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Cats are best cheerleaders
Not only does pet-keeping benefit the owner in many ways but there is a growing body of work to suggest it is a key builder of ‘social capital’ within a community. Social capital is the net effect of the quality of people’s individual relationships with others in their community. Communities with higher social capital have healthier residents, less crime, more trust between people and healthier ec
Research has indicated that cats influence the mood of single persons by decreasing negative moods such anxiety and depression
Not only does pet-keeping benefit the owner in many ways but there is a growing body of work to suggest it is a key builder of ‘social capital’ within a community. Social capital is the net effect of the quality of people’s individual relationships with others in their community. Communities with higher social capital have healthier residents, less crime, more trust between people and healthier economies.
Influence of cats on the mood
Cat owners report fewer bad moods and have been found to possess better psychological health than those who do not have pets. This may be, in part, because when cat owners are feeling depressed, they initiate more interaction with their cats, and the cats engage in more affectionate behaviour toward their depressed owners. In a study of men infected with HIV, those with AIDS who had pets reported less depression, especially if they had less support from other sources.
Research has indicated that cats influence the mood of single persons by decreasing negative moods such anxiety and depression. Single women were found to be less anxious, depressed, agitated and tired than those without a cat. The effect of a cat on human mood compared to that of a human partner has also been analysed. While women with a male partner felt more active and extroverted, only with a cat did they feel less touchy, dreamy and more self-confident!
Helping widowers cope with stress
Pet owners at three months after bereavement showed fewer physical symptoms, such as crying than non-owners. Owners often confided in their pets to help release painful feelings, at times when sharing these feelings with other people were felt to be socially uncomfortable.
Pets are friends indeed:
Pets perform a vital role in child development. A study has explored children’s perceptions of the social support gained from relationships with their pets and with people – looking at who they would turn to first in certain situations. Pets featured prominently in children’s selections, providing comfort, companionship and a confidante in a similar manner to humans.
Cats cheer children and elderly
A study, conducted by Cats Protection, demonstrates that different age groups can benefit from pet ownership as a pet can provide special feelings of support that are independent and additional to those provided by human relationships. In some instances, pet relationships may be more helpful or beneficial than human relationships.
By: Dr KG Umesh, Waltham ScientificCommunication Manager, Mars India.
