Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
5123276 SSM - Population Health 2017 6 Pages PDF
Abstract

•Pet ownership is significantly associated with higher levels of social capital.•Social capital was associated with pet ownership in the U.S. and Australia.•Results are not confined to dog owners nor dog walkers.•Pets are an under-recognized conduit for building social capital.

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