Pets and People: The Psychology of Pet Ownership

ISBN-13: 9781861561169 / Angielski / Miękka / 1999 / 170 str.

Barrie Gunter; Adrian Furnham

Opis

In an examination of the relationship between pets and people, Barrie Gunter illustrates the many psychological benefits that animal companionship can bestow upon us: providing security for the anxious, companionship for the lonely and status symbols for the image conscious. This book examines the phenomenon of pet ownership and the importance placed upon this strange relationship by people in modern society. Gunter concludes with the ultimately positive elements of the relationships between pets and people on our social lives, self esteem and general health.

Spis treści

Why Do People Own Pets?

Are Pet Owners Different?

Why Are We So Attached To Our Pets?

Who Is In Control?

Are Pets Good For Our Physical Well–Being?

Are Pets Good For Our Mental Well–Being?

Are Pets Good For Children?

How Can Pets Keep Us Young?

How To Cope With The Loss Of A Pet?

Do Pets Make Us More Sociable?

Blurb

In an examination of the relationship between pets and people, Barrie Gunter illustrates the many psychological benefits that animal companionship can bestow upon us; providing security for the anxious, companionship for the lonely and status symbols for the image conscious.

This book examines the phenomenon of pet ownership and the importance placed upon this strange relationship by people in modern society.