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Potential benefits of human-animal interaction among nurses pet owners and non-pet owners: A pilot study

Daniela Acquadro Maran, Claudio Giovanni Cortese, Maria Michela Gianino, Giorgia Serra

Accepted August 31, 2022

First published August 30, 2022

https://doi.org/10.26387/bpa.2022.00005

Abstract

The aim of this work was to analyse the relationship between psychological well-being, life satisfaction,
optimism, coping strategies and attachment to a pet in nurses. Data from pet owners were compared with those from nonpet
owners working in the same health care facility. A self-reported questionnaire was used. 147 nurses completed the
questionnaire, 79 of whom were pet owners. Overall, the results of this study show that the participants perceive a good
quality of life, are satisfied with their work and life, and are optimistic about the future. Nurses with and without pets did
not differ in perceived quality of life and life satisfaction between pet owners and non-pet owners. However, nurses who
did not own a pet tended to use the coping strategy of emotional support more than pet owners. The findings contribute
to a better understanding of how nurses who do and do not own a pet assess their quality of life, their satisfaction with life
and work, and their coping with stressful events. In addition, the results of this study may be useful in learning first-hand
about whether to get, care for, or keep a pet and the impact it may have on personal and professional lives.

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Acquadro Maran Daniela . Cortese Claudio Giovanni . Gianino Maria Michela . Serra Giorgia . Potential benefits of human-animal interaction among nurses pet owners and non-pet owners: A pilot study. BPA Applied Psychology Bulletin. 2022;294(1):28-40. doi:10.26387/bpa.294.1.
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