Study Finds Dogs Are Better Than Cats at Preventing Loneliness in Lockdowns
A new study has revealed that in the battle of the furry pets, dogs reign when it comes to protecting their owners against loneliness during lockdowns.
Research has shown increased depression and anxiety, particularly in females during the CCP virus pandemic. Mental health clinicians have stressed the importance of social connection, especially as half of Australia enters lockdowns this month.
In a survey of 384 people living alone in lockdown, spearheaded by James Cook University psychology lecturer Jessica Oliva, researchers found that dog owners had two advantages. Dogs appear to be better than cats for helping their owners deal with the mental pressures of lockdowns. (Yan Laurichesse/Unsplash)
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