Psych 🧠- 290/300
Cool but . . . does this imply . . . similar actions that end up helping the dogs could help humans with anxiety?
Unfortunately, that's not true in most of the cases. Just because A leads to B, doesn't mean B also leads to A.
Hopefully, such similar researches happen in future and may answer the question.
That's what I figured
So ... what's the significance to this study for any non-dog-owners (such as myself)?
Like are there any human-relevant takeaways?
Good question. While this is study highlights the findings for dog-owners such as separation anxiety, the fact that "oxytocin" has the potential to be a utilised for treatement is a positive sign.
Oxytocin is also referred to as "happy hormone" along with Serotonin and Dopamine. Spending time with a pet dog can severely impact one's oxytocin levels. (https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/the-friend-who-keeps-you-young)
Oh cool!
Any beneficial findings for cat owners??? 😅
I am not sure if this one covers about Cats but I will see if there's any and share it next time :)
Cool but . . . does this imply . . . similar actions that end up helping the dogs could help humans with anxiety?
Unfortunately, that's not true in most of the cases. Just because A leads to B, doesn't mean B also leads to A.
Hopefully, such similar researches happen in future and may answer the question.
That's what I figured
So ... what's the significance to this study for any non-dog-owners (such as myself)?
Like are there any human-relevant takeaways?
Good question. While this is study highlights the findings for dog-owners such as separation anxiety, the fact that "oxytocin" has the potential to be a utilised for treatement is a positive sign.
Oxytocin is also referred to as "happy hormone" along with Serotonin and Dopamine. Spending time with a pet dog can severely impact one's oxytocin levels. (https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/the-friend-who-keeps-you-young)
Oh cool!
Any beneficial findings for cat owners??? 😅
I am not sure if this one covers about Cats but I will see if there's any and share it next time :)