Chapter 1 - Context to Inform Clinical Practice and Research. Flashcards
The human-animal bond includes _______, _______, and ______ interactions between people and their pets.
- Physical
- Emotional
- Psychological
In the human-animal bond, the role of the pet owner is most often focused on…
Meeting the physical, psychological, and emotional needs of the pet.
In the human-animal bond, the role of the pet is most often focused on…
Meeting the emotional and psychological needs of its owner. (can also include physical if a service animal).
According to a 2006 study, approximately ______% of US households have a dog and ______% have a cat.
37% owned dogs and 32% owned cats.
Pet Ownership is associated with…
Improved psychological well-being, decreased feelings of loneliness, faster recovery time from illness/surgery, lower levels of depression.
What term describes one’s experience of grief which is invalidated by society/ a loss that goes unrecognized by society as legitimate.
Disenfranchised Grief
Name 4 cultural influences that impact the human-animal bond.
- Veterinary Medicine
- Literature
- Religion
- Ethics
Name 3 things that may influence the human-animal bond within certain cultures.
- Race/Ethnicity
- Gender
- Socioeconomic status
- Sexual Orientation
What 4 categories are the context from which a person approaches the human-animal bond?
- Individual Context
- Interpersonal
- Cultural
- Cross-Cultural
Individual Context
- A persons history of attachment to parents/family
- History of loss/ trauma / abuse
- Early experiences with animals
Interpersonal
- Their families attitude towards animals
- How much they were around animals as children
- How friends/coworkers view pets (social networks)
(ex: Owner takes the dog to the dog park and befriends other dog owners - Bond becomes stronger when HAB with pet becomes an important foundation for social bonds with people)
Cultural
- Predominant views of the culture
- Local and community perceptions of animals
- Portrayal of the human-animal bond in movies and media
(ex: humans living longer, families waiting longer to have children, adults living alone d/t divorce leads to an increase in reliance on animals to meet emotional needs)
Cross-Cultural
Similarities and differences between one’s own and other cultures may affect the perception of the HAB
Professional Context (for you as a Veterinary Technician)
- Professional context comprised of your overall outlook towards your work and is influenced by your training as a vet tech and overall culture of vet med
- Your view may differ from your clients
Provides further clarification of the meaning of a variable or theme by providing a nuanced understanding of how other factors converge and interface with the one we wish to explore.
Context
