Pet dogs as attachment figures

By L. Kurdek. 2008

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Subfields: Experimental and Cognitive Psychology, Genetics, Sociology and Political Science

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Theories and possible processes of action in animal assisted interventions (2017, background): “One advantage of HAI and AAI is based on the observation that attachment representations formed with the primary caregivers are usually not spontaneously transmitted to animals (Kurdek, 2008, 2009).”
Pet Loss and Disenfranchised Grief: Implications for Mental Health Counseling Practice (2012, background): “Pet owners bond closely with their pets (Bonas, McNichols, & Collis, 2000); in fact, in a recent study, college students with high levels of attachment reported a closeness to their pet dogs that equaled the emotional bond to their mothers, best friends, siblings, and significant others (Kurdek, 200”
Using Attachment Theory and Social Support Theory to Examine and Measure Pets as Sources of Social Support and Attachment Figures (2017, unknown): “Owners often report that they preferentially interact with their companion animals over other close relationships (Kurdek, 2008; Sable, 1995) and express grief and distress (Gosse & Barnes, 1994; Tzivian & Friger, 2014) when their pet dies.”
An attachment perspective on human–pet relationships: Conceptualization and assessment of pet attachment orientations (2011, background): “Moreover, they view pets as safe havens, providing their owners with affection, support, comfort, and relief in times of need (e.g., Allen, Balscovich, & Mendes, 2002; Geisler, 2004; Kurdek, 2008; Odendaal & Meintjes, 2003).”
The Effect of a Real Dog, Toy Dog and Friendly Person on Insecurely Attached Children During a Stressful Task: An Exploratory Study (2011, methodology): “Children, in particular, tend to develop trustful relationships with companion animals, and often communicate personal matters to pets rather than to other humans (Kurdek 2008, 2009a, 2009b).”