Research in Human-Animal Interaction
Animals in Our Lives
Human–Animal Interaction in Family, Community & Therapeutic Settings
By Peggy McCardle, Ph.D., Sandra McCune, Ph.D., James A. Griffin, Ph.D., Layla Esposito, Ph.D., and Lisa Freund, Ph.D.
What do we know about the benefits of human–animal interaction (HAI)—and what future research needs to be done to ensure high-quality, evidence-based practices? Find out in this book, a resource that presents the latest research on the positive effects of animal therapies and interactions on child health and development.
Gathering contributions from the leading experts in the HAI field, this state-of-the-art research volume is essential for anyone interested in the impact animals have on child development, whether through interaction with pets or through more formal interventions like therapeutic horseback riding or assistance dogs.