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Therapy Dogs: Research Resources

This guide provides information and research materials related to the use of therapy dogs.

Animal-Assisted Activities/Education/Therapy Research

Open Access Articles / Websites:

Beetz, Andrea et al. “Psychosocial and psychophysiological effects of human-animal interactions: the possible role of oxytocin.”
Exploring Dog-Assisted Interventions in Higher Education: Students’ Attitudes and Perceived Effects on Well-Being
Foreman, Anne M et al. “Dogs in the Workplace: A Review of the Benefits and Potential Challenges.
Gee NR, Griffin JA, McCardle P. Human–Animal Interaction Research in School Settings: Current Knowledge and Future Directions.
Pendry, P., & Vandagriff, J. L. (2019). Animal Visitation Program (AVP) reduces cortisol levels of university students: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Pendry P, Carr AM, Gee NR. Incorporating Human–Animal Interaction Into Academic Stress Management Programs: Effects on Typical and At-Risk College Students’ Executive Function
Tufts University’s Tufts Institute for Human-Animal Interaction (including documentation for the facilitation of a therapy animal program)
“Therapy dogs can help boost college students’ attention, memory and help them tackle stress” Pendry presentation at ISAZ Conference 2020 (sponsored by a grant from WALTHAM Human–Animal Interaction Collaborative Research Program).

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Student Mental Health Related Research

Canine-Campus Connection

The Canine-Campus Connection by Mary Renck Jalongo (Editor) Authoritative, evidence-based guidance on bringing college students and canines together in reciprocally beneficial ways.
Call Number: West Campus Library Reserve - for use in the library
ISBN: 9781612496481
Publication Date: 2021

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