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Journal of American College Health · 2009 · 82 citations · 8 references
These students indicated that a pet therapy program could temporarily fill the absence of previous support systems and be a catalyst for establishing new social relationships.
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Predictors of Academic Achievement and Retention among College Freshmen: A Longitudinal Study.
M. Scott DeBerard, Glen I. Spielmans, Deana L. Julka · College student journal · 2004 · 690 citations
Substance Use, Postsecondary Education, Education +17
Cardiovascular Reactivity and the Presence of Pets, Friends, and Spouses: The Truth About Cats and Dogs
Karen Allen · Psychosomatic Medicine · 2002 · 502 citations
Future Directions in Human-Animal Bond Research
Alan M. Beck, Aaron Honori Katcher · American Behavioral Scientist · 2003 · 274 citations
Animal Welfare, Education, Health Psychology +16
Social Support and Physical Health: The Importance of Belonging
Cara J Hale, James W. Hannum, Dorothy L. Espelage · Journal of American College Health · 2005 · 240 citations
Social Isolation, Social Determinants, Unique Prediction +16
Stress, Active Coping, and Academic Performance Among Persisting and Nonpersisting College Students
Nancy Shields · Journal of Applied Biobehavioral Research · 2001 · 123 citations
Active Coping Efforts, Active Coping, Educational Psychology +18