A comparison study of resident pet and pet visitation programs and their effect on the loneliness of nursing home residents

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    Thesis advisor: Paul, Charlotte
    Committee member: Newcamp, Janet
    Committee member: Stone, Alfred
    Degree granting institution: Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
    Date Created
    1995
    Date Issued
    2022
    Abstract
    This study compared a resident pet program and or visitation pet program and their effect on the loneliness experienced by nursing home residents. The sample was comprised of 52 subjects from two nursing homes in Northwestern Pennsylvania. The evaluation tool was the UCLA Loneliness Scale (version 3) by Russell. Subjects completed a 20-question questionnaire. The statistical tests were the t-test and the pearson correlation coefficient. Review of the data analysis suggested there was no significant difference in the loneliness scores and the type of pet program. An inversely related correlation was found between the loneliness scores and the number of years in the nursing home.
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    Edinboro, Pa.
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    pdf, 66 pages; 2MB
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    Anderson, Barbara. (1995). A comparison study of resident pet and pet visitation programs and their effect on the loneliness of nursing home residents. Edinboro University of Pennsylvania. Access from Pennsylvania Western University Edinboro Archives.
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