Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5123276 | SSM - Population Health | 2017 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
â¢Pet ownership is significantly associated with higher levels of social capital.â¢Social capital was associated with pet ownership in the U.S. and Australia.â¢Results are not confined to dog owners nor dog walkers.â¢Pets are an under-recognized conduit for building social capital.
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Authors
Lisa Wood, Karen Martin, Hayley Christian, Steve Houghton, Ichiro Kawachi, Shannen Vallesi, Sandra McCune,