An experimental study focusing on mindfulness to capture how our contacts with dogs can promote human well-being
Scientific Reports July 2, 2025 Catherine E. Amiot, Mylène Quervel-Chaumette, Christophe Gagné et al. 7 citations
Pet ownership per se has not been reliably associated with increased human well-being and health. Furthermore, the specific psychological mechanisms and behavioral dynamics through which the presence of pets could yield higher human wellness remain under-investigated. Conducted among dog owners and their dogs, the current experiment investigates if a specific psychological factor - i.e.,...