Evcil Hayvan Sahibi Olanlar ve Olmayanların Depresyon, Anksiyete ve Yaşam Kalitesi Açısından Karşılaştırılması

Abstract

Objective: In this study, it was aimed to compare pet owners and non-pet owners in terms of depression, anxiety and quality of life.
 Methods: A total of 397 healthy volunteers over the age of 18, 192 pet owners, and 205 non-pet owners were included in our study. Sociodemographic data form, World Health Organization Quality of Life Scale-Short Form (SF-36), and Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) were administered to all participants.
 Results: Of all participants, 60.2% (n=239) were female and 39.8% (n=158) were male. The mean age of pet owners (36.74±9.56) was similar to non-pet owners (35.52±9.16) (p=0.194). The mean depression scores of pet owners (4.39±3.37) were significantly lower than non-pet owners (6.02±3.72) (p

Exploring the Role of Empathy as a Dual Mediator in the Relationship between Human–Pet Attachment and Quality of Life: A Survey Study among Adult Dog Owners

“…The term pets has evolved into companion animals to reflect their significant role and emotional connections with humans [5][6][7]. Strong attachment to companion animals positively impacts overall quality of life, providing emotional support, enhancing psychological well-being, and promoting social relationships [8][9][10][11][12]. This bond shares similarities with human-human relationships, and pets are often considered cherished family members [13,14].…”