Strengthening the Foundation of Human–Animal Interaction Research

McCune, Sandra; Kruger, Katherine A.; Griffin, James A.; Esposito, Layla; Bures, Regina M.; Hurley, Karyl J.; Gee, Nancy R.

doi:10.1016/b978-0-12-815395-6.00032-8

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“…Under what circumstances might it be optimal to include animals in mental health counseling, grief counseling, or special education programs? As the term HAI emphasizes the interaction between humans and animals, it would seem evident that a study of the elements of that interaction are also an important focus of potential research—what might we learn about the logistics and quality of the interaction that might alter the outcomes of AAIs (McCune et al, 2014, 2015)?…”

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Human–Animal Interaction Research in School Settings: Current Knowledge and Future Directions

Gee¹,

Griffin

McCardle

2017

AERA Open

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The involvement of animals is almost commonplace in many schools, although actual data documenting the extent and nature of human-animal interaction (HAI) in these settings are sparse. We provide an overview of the existing research and argue that the inclusion of animals in classroom settings can have an indirect effect on learning by directly affecting motivation, engagement, self-regulation, and human social interaction through those activities in which the interaction with animals is embedded. We support this theory with examples from the growing body of work indicating that, under specific conditions, with proper safeguards, HAI activities can benefit both typically developing children and those with developmental disabilities by reducing stress and anxiety and improving social interactions and by enhancing motivation, engagement, and learning.Nonetheless, a more comprehensive evidence base is needed to support this theory and to inform policies and practices for HAI in education settings, activities, and interventions.

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Human–Animal Interaction Research in School Settings: Current Knowledge and Future Directions

Gee¹,

Griffin

McCardle

2017

AERA Open

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“…Recommended initiatives in the study of AAT include a move toward reporting of “manualizable” methods, 21 31 32 the development of standard protocols for operationalizing and measuring outcomes, 3 14 and an increase in the conduct of clinical trials, the gold-standard design for efficacy and effectiveness research. 41 42 Open questions also remain regarding the “intervention dose” 18 43 required to maximize potential benefits of AAT as well as to what degree benefits persist over the longer term (e.g., at follow-up). 44…”

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“…In support of the development of a rigorous evidence base, the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute on Child and Human Development (NICHD) and the WALTHAM Center for Pet Nutrition formed a partnership to support (and fund) peer-reviewed research investigating the benefits of human–animal interaction, which since 2016 has supported research directed toward assessing the integration of animals into treatment and rehabilitation across the lifespan. 41 For clinicians interested in developing their knowledge of AAT, there are several venues through which to access publically available research. Publications from studies funded by the National Institutes of Health, such as those supported by the NICHD/WALTHAM partnership, are free to the public through PubMed.…”

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Animal-Assisted Intervention in Speech-Language Pathology: Practical, Clinical, and Theoretical Considerations

Antonucci

2022

Semin Speech Lang

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Interest in animal-assisted interventions within the field of communication sciences and disorders is growing. As more clinicians become interested in engaging in animal-assisted therapy (AAT) and more researchers begin to study its potential benefits, it will be critical for all stakeholders to demonstrate knowledge of the standards and qualifications for service delivery as well as the challenges that must be met in developing an evidence base for clinical practice. This review highlights some of the foundational information relevant to AAT in the context of speech-language pathology.

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“…The HAB has been documented as having important cultural and spiritual benefits as well (Adams et al, 2015;Faver, 2009, Hanrahan, 2017. However, Herzog (2011Herzog ( , 2014 notes that, despite these suggested benefits of the HAB, there is still insufficient evidence to definitively claim that companion animals and/or human-animal bonds cause an increase in health for people due to inconclusive or negative results in some studies, no improvements in physical or psychological health among some people in other studies, and methodological limitations in the empirical research to date (McCune et al, 2015).…”

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Recognizing Animals as an Important Part of Helping

Chalmers

Dell

Dixon

et al. 2020

csw

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The beneficial role of companion animals on human health and wellbeing across the life span is well documented in the rapidly expanding multi disciplinary body of literature known as human animal interactions (HAI). Social workers practice at the interface of people and their diverse environments. The presence of human animal bonds (HAB) within client systems, between people and companion animals in particular, are increasingly acknowledged and valued by social workers. Additionally, some social workers incorporate animals in their practice through animal assisted interventions (AAI). However, there is a paucity of empirical literature on social workers’ knowledge about and experiences with the inclusion of animals. We conducted a survey across three prairie provinces in Canada, replicating a study that was first implemented nationwide in the U.S. and later in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia. The survey explored social workers’ knowledge of HAI in social work. The results, similar to the Nova Scotia and U.S. findings, suggest that s social workers have general knowledge about HAI and the HAB, and that some do incorporate animals in practice. Social workers seem to have increasing knowledge and skills about HAI. While this is a positive trend, there is nonetheless a need for specialized education and training on the beneficial impact that companion animals can have on social work practice. In this paper, the application of zooeyia within social work is adopted as one approach to understanding HAB. Important implications for human health and wellbeing and social work practice at the practitioner and organizational levels are discussed.

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Strengthening the Foundation of Human–Animal Interaction Research

Cited by 7 publications

References 76 publications

Human–Animal Interaction Research in School Settings: Current Knowledge and Future Directions

Human–Animal Interaction Research in School Settings: Current Knowledge and Future Directions

Animal-Assisted Intervention in Speech-Language Pathology: Practical, Clinical, and Theoretical Considerations

Recognizing Animals as an Important Part of Helping

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