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Summary
Survey data from military youth were utilized to examine how the presence of a companion animal in the home impacted resilient functioning strategies and coping. Attachment to an animal was associated with positive youth development and adaptive coping for youth with a deployed family member. Pets may be an effective resource to help military children with military-related stressors (i.e. deployment).
Citation
Mueller, M. K., Callina, K. S. (2014). Human-Animal Interaction as a Context for Thriving and Coping in Military-Connected Youth: The Role of Pets During Deployment. Applied Developmental Science, 18, 214-223. doi:10.1080/10888691.2014.955612