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Pet ownership and mental health during COVID-19 lockdown #MMPMID34164809
Phillipou A; Tan EJ; Toh WL; Van Rheenen TE; Meyer D; Neill E; Sumner PJ; Rossell SL
Aust Vet J 2021[Oct]; 99 (10): 423-426 PMID34164809show ga
Owning a pet has often been associated with improved mental health among owners, including enhanced quality of life, and decreased levels of depression and loneliness. The aim of this study was to identify whether owning a cat and/or dog was associated with better psychological wellbeing during a strict lockdown period in Victoria, Australia, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Data were analysed from a large-scale mental health study: the COvid-19 and you: mentaL heaLth in AusTralia now survEy (COLLATE). The impact of pet ownership on levels of resilience, loneliness and quality of life were examined in a sample of 138 pet owners and 125 non-pet owners. Hierarchical linear regression analyses indicated that pet ownership was significantly associated with poorer quality of life, but not significantly associated with resilience or loneliness, after accounting for situational factors (e.g. job loss) and mood states. Contrary to expectations, the findings suggest that during a specific situation such as a pandemic, pets may contribute to increased burden among owners and contribute to poorer quality of life.
Aust+Vet+J 2021 ; 99 (10): 423-426
