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Psychological Effects of Dog Ownership: Role Strain, Role Enhancement, and Depression.

The purpose of this study is to examine the link between multiple roles and depression and to attempt to provide a clearer answer to the question of what effect, if any, the role of dog ownership plays. Role strain and role enhancement theories are drawn upon to study this relationship. Ordinary lea...

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Published in:Journal of Social Psychology Vol. 150; no. 2; pp. 117 - 132
Main Author: Clark Cline, KristaMarie
Format: Article
Published: Taylor & Francis Ltd Mar/Apr2010
Subjects:
Human-animal relationships
Mental depression
Well-being
Social role
Psychology
Pet owners
Dog owners
Online Access:View this record in EBSCOhost