Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ379663
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1988
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The Human-Canine Bond: Closer than Family Ties?
Barker, Sandra B.; Barker, Randolph T.
Journal of Mental Health Counseling, v10 n1 p46-56 Jan 1988
Used Family Life Space Diagram to compare relationship between human family members with the human-canine relationship. Subjects were 29 dog enthusiasts, 66 typical pet owners, and 27 elementary school students with dogs. Results suggest that individuals may perceive their relationship with their pet dog as being as close as their relationship with a spouse, child, or parent. (NB)
Descriptors: Adults, Children, Elementary Education, Family Relationship, Friendship, Interpersonal Relationship, Pets
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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