It's long been believed that owning a pet boosts mental well-being. But new research suggests it actually might not, especially for those most closely attached to their pets. Here's why.
to Pet Scale. This is a widely used measure of the strength of the human-animal bond. Between January 1 and January 31 when it was taken offline, 146 pet owners and 103 non-owners completed the survey.
Question 2. Is the quality of the human-animal bond related to the well-being of pet owners? Answer: Yes—but not in the way the investigators had expected.
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