Companion Animals in Human Health [Paperback]

This book sets out to examine how animals affect their companion humans' quality of life. The contributors address human animal interaction (HAI) according to the elements that define quality of life: physical; mental/emotional and social health; functional health; and general well-being. The book will be required reading for all health and social science professionals caring for clients who already have companion animals or for clients who might benefit from such interaction.

This book sets out to examine how animals affect their companion humans' quality of life. The contributors address human animal interaction (HAI) according to the elements that define quality of life: physical; mental/emotional and social health; functional health; and general well-being. The book will be required reading for all health and social science professionals caring for clients who already have companion animals or for clients who might benefit from such interaction.

Introduction - Cindy C Wilson
PART ONE: HISTORICAL AND VALUE PERSPECTIVE
Effects of Pet Contact on Human Well-Being - Thomas Garrity and Lorann Stallones
Perspectives on Animal-Assisted Activities and Therapy - Linda Hines and Maureen Fredrickson
Hippotherapy and Therapeutic Riding - Jane Copeland-Fitzpatrick and Jean Tebay
An International Review
PART TWO: BEYOND HEALTH: EXTENDING THE DEFINITION OF HEALTH TO QUALITY OF LIFE
A Conceptual Framework for Human-Animal Interaction Research - Cindy C Wilson
The Challenge Revisited
Models for Measuring Quality of Life - Ivan Barofsky and Andrew Rowan
Implications for Human-Animal Interaction Research
PART THREE: QUALITY OF LIFE OUTCOMES: PSYCHOSOCIAL ASPECTS OF HUMAN ANIMAL INTERACTIONS
Introduction - Cindy C Wilson
A Theoretical Basis for Health Benefits of Pet Ownership - Glyn Collis and JlÓf