looking for articles on how pet ownership benefits older adults with depression

I am writing a research methods literature review about how pet ownership benefits older adults who have depression or anxiety

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Thanks for contacting the Library.

To find articles about this topic, go to the Library page.  In the Library Search bar, enter pet ownership and depression and older adults, then click Search.

Results will appear on the next screen and there will be a lot.  Now you may want to limit the results using the limiters on the left side of the screen under Refine Your Search.  For example, you can limit by Peer-Reviewed articles only, or you can specify a publication date or time period.

When you scan the results, you will see that they now reflect your topic.  If you see a title that looks promising, click the title or the full text link. 

You can also try various searches such as:

  • Pet ownership AND mental health AND senior citizens

  • Pet ownership AND health benefits AND elderly

  • Pets AND psychological aspects AND older adults

These are some suggestions.  Try some other related keywords, too.  Please let us know if you need further assistance.

Laura Rice

Argosy University Library Services

  • Last Updated Jul 26, 2017
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  • Answered By Laura Rice

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