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ERIC Number: EJ398205
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1989
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Potential Benefits of Companion Animals for Self-Care Children. Reviews of Research.
Heath, D. Terry; McKenry, Patrick C.
Childhood Education, v65 n5 p311-14 1989
Discusses the potential benefits of having pets for self-care children. Researchers suggest that companion animals can lower blood pressure, show up high on a list of children's helpers and indirectly increase feelings of safety. (RJC)
Descriptors: Child Responsibility, Childhood Needs, Children, Pets, Psychological Needs
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Psychological Influences; Self Care