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Peer reviewedRobb, Susanne S.; Stegman, Charles E. – Gerontologist, 1983
Measured selected health-related effects of association with companion-animals on humans. The sample consisted of predominantly elderly veterans (N=56), who did or did not live with pets, that comprised the census of a home care program. No significant differences were observed. (Author/JAC)
Descriptors: Comparative Testing, Counseling Techniques, Gerontology, Locus of Control
