LE3 .A278 2022

2022

Louzon, André

Acadia University

Bachelor of Arts

Honours

Psychology

Psychology

The current study aimed to investigate the impact of savouring on psychological well-being and loneliness in companion animal owners. Participants (N = 98) completed an online survey to assess tendency to savour, animal attachment, psychological well-being, and loneliness. It was hypothesized that the tendency to savour moments with one’s companion animal and animal attachment would be positively correlated with psychological well-being, negatively correlated with loneliness, and would also significantly predict levels of psychological well-being and loneliness. Correlation analyses were conducted to assess these relationships. Although no significant relationships were found between tendency to savour, animal attachment, psychological well-being, and loneliness, some initial findings hint at the importance of savouring moments with animals. This study is a first attempt in assessing the possible benefits of savouring time with companion animals.

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