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Exploring How Dogs Can Boost Resilience And Well-Being In Military Adolescents
Dogs may play a crucial role in supporting military adolescents who face unique challenges like parental deployment and frequent relocations. A new study aims to explore how these furry companions can help adolescents build resilience and improve their well-being.
Florida Atlantic University’s Institute for Human Health and Disease Intervention (I-HEALTH) received a grant from the Human Animal Bond Research Institute to study how pet dogs can help adolescents aged 12 to 18 in military families. A survey led by researchers in the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing and Division of Research will examine this connection.
Researchers believe that adolescents with dogs may experience increased happiness and reduced depression and stress compared to those without dogs. This study hopes to shed light on the positive impact of pet dogs, potentially leading to new programs and policies that support the mental health of children in military families.
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