'The story of my animal companion': Examining Romanian social work students' essays on animal companion ownership.

Human—animal relationships play an increasingly recognized role in emotional well-being and family dynamics, yet limited research explores how these bonds are understood by social work students. This qualitative study investigated social work students' experiences with their animal companions. Data...

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Publicado en:	Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment Vol. 36; no. 3; pp. 132 - 153
Autores principales:	Rujoiu, Valentina, Rujoiu, Octavian
Formato:	Artículo
Publicado:	Taylor & Francis Ltd Apr2026
Materias:	Anxiety prevention Prevention of mental depression Adolescent development Empathy Siblings Emotion regulation Service animals Pets Social workers Qualitative research Professional practice Stress management Undergraduates Social services Statistical sampling Universities & colleges Responsibility Human-animal relationships Family roles Families Family relations Social work education Confidence Parent attitudes Loneliness Psychological adaptation Students Experience Social case work Thematic analysis Caregivers Child development Psychological stress Social support Student attitudes Affect (Psychology) Friendship Psychosocial factors Socialization Romania
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