APS
2025 APS Annual Convention · 2025
Exploring Pet Ownership, Boredom & Depression
- Valentina Burgos
The New School for Social Research - Sofia Sakopoulos
The New School for Social Research - Sally McHugh
The New School for Social Research - Ali Revill
The New School for Social Research - McWelling Todman
The New School
Abstract
Boredom is highly correlated with and may be a precursor to depression. Research shows mixed findings on the connection between pet ownership, severity of depression, and emotional well-being. Our proposed study examines the impact of pet ownership on the propensity to become bored.
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