Major life events, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, affect psychological and physiological
health. Social support, or the lack thereof, can modulate these effects. The context of the …

This scoping review brings together existing studies on the use of cats in animal-assisted
interventions, as assistance animals and as companion animals for autistic people. A …

L'environnement social des enfants et adolescents revêt une importance majeure dans leur
développement. Négligé pendant longtemps, il est désormais de plus en plus reconnu que …

The importance of animals' experiences and associated comfort during Human-Animal
Interactions (HAI), and particularly Animal Assisted Interventions (AAI), are increasingly …

Besides inconsistent evidence relating to the mental health benefits of pet ownership, there
is a specific lack of data in relation to cat ownership. Research in this field frequently fails to …

Background The increasing use of social media platforms has given rise to an
unprecedented surge in user-generated content, with millions of individuals publicly sharing …

Purpose Assistance and companion dogs have numerous positive effects for family of
autistic children, such as supporting their rehabilitation and improving their quality of life. To …

Pet ownership and interactions with animals confer various physiological and psychological
benefits to humans. Although interactions with animals are commonplace, there is no …

Background: Cats are a common companion animal (CA) in United States households, and
many live in families of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The prevalence of …

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by
impaired social interaction and communication. Autistic children suffer from social cognitive …