ERIC Number: EJ1157916
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2017-Dec
Pages: 11
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ISSN: ISSN-0742-5627
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Animal-Assisted Stress Reduction Programs in Higher Education
Haggerty, Julie M.; Mueller, Megan Kiely
Innovative Higher Education, v42 n5-6 p379-389 Dec 2017
This study investigated the prevalence of increasingly popular animal-assisted stress relief programs at higher education institutions across the United States. Although research on animal-assisted programs is increasing, there is still a lack of information documenting implementation of these programs. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to explore the prevalence, structure, and policies around animal-assisted programs. Data from 68 schools across the U.S. revealed that animal visitation at higher education institutions is popular, and some schools have instituted formalized programs. However, there is an overall lack of knowledge regarding standards and requirements that would increase the safety and effectiveness of these programs.
Descriptors: Animals, Stress Management, Higher Education, Intervention, Incidence, Program Design, School Policy, Surveys, Program Effectiveness, Training, Safety, Attitude Measures, College Faculty, School Personnel, Program Implementation, Familiarity, Barriers
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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