Predicting Mental Health and Happiness: The Role of Pets (92355)
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Researchers were always attracted by the relationship and interaction between animals and humans. Ever since civilization, animals have been a continuous accompaniment to human beings. Be it company, safety, or survival, they have been known to domesticate many species of animals. The principal objective of this research is to determine the effects of having a pet on Mental Health, Happiness, Self-Esteem, and Empathy in the Indian population. Participants with pets were compared to participants without pets. The Mental Health Continuum- Short Form (MHC-SF), and Toronto Empathy Questionnaire (TEQ), Oxford Happiness Questionnaire, and Rosenberg Self-Esteem scale were administered for aforesaid purposes. The sample consists of 350 college students (age range 18-22 years; F = 195 and M = 155). Data was collected via google forms. Independent samples t-test is used to analyze the data obtained. The obtained results indicate that owning a pet improves mental health; pets help develop social bonds and communication. Overall, pets have a positive impact on our lives and are beneficial for our personal growth as well. The overarching findings of the work are in parallel with the work of Boris Levinson's (1960) animal assisted intervention and the biophilia hypothesis.
Authors:
Sohinee Ganguly, Vidyashilp University, India
Rachna T, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, India
About the Presenter(s)
Dr. Sohinee Ganguly
Assistant Professor
Vidyashilp University
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