Date of Award
5-2023
Document Type
Project
Degree Name
Master of Social Work
Department
School of Social Work
First Reader/Committee Chair
Li, Yawen (Ph.D)
Abstract
This study examined whether having a pet among university and college students is associated with anxiety and depression during the Coronavirus-19 pandemic. A modified survey of a non-probability sample was conducted during a 5-month period during the Coronavirus-19 pandemic. A total of 115 students voluntarily participated and completed the survey. In the midst of the pandemic, students were forced to isolate themselves in their homes. This isolation may have caused anxiety and depression in students. However, a furry companion could have alleviated any anxiety/depression symptoms they may have endured during this time. This research contributes to the literature in regard to how pets contribute to humans’ mental health. The research additionally contributes to social work literature on pets as interventions and coping skills for anxiety and depression.
Recommended Citation
Gonzalez-Escobedo, Sugey and Morales Sanchez, Jessica, "HOW DOES HAVING A PET DURING THE CORONAVIRUS-19 PANDEMIC AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS AFFECT ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION" (2023). Electronic Theses, Projects, and Dissertations. 1625.
https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd/1625
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