Ouch... "A stronger attachment to one’s dog was also related to a greater fear of being rejected and unloved (Anxiety), which was, in turn, associated with a higher mental health burden." https://t.co/nCZszMjA0h
The relationship between attachment to pets and mental health: the shared link via attachment to humans.
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The discussions reflect strong interest in the research's implications, with many users referencing studies on the relationship between emotional attachment to pets and mental health, highlighting phrases like 'greater fear of rejection' and 'higher mental health burden.' The tone varies from critical remarks to sharing personal or professional insights, demonstrating both curiosity and skepticism, which collectively underscore the importance of the topic without suggesting a widespread paradigm shift.
Most discussions point out that the research findings support the idea that attachment to pets can negatively impact mental health, though some temporarily express skepticism or question specific interpretations.
The topic clearly sparks high interest, as many comments reference related studies, theories, and personal observations about pets and mental health.
Posts show some depth, with users citing specific studies, discussing interpretations, and relating theories about attachment styles, indicating engaged but not deeply analytical responses.
While the discussion highlights relevant mental health concerns, the overall impact appears moderate, mainly influencing awareness and sparking debate rather than prompting immediate change.
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Most liked on X and Bluesky"A stronger emotional attachment to one’s dog was associated with a higher mental health burden...attachment to humans fully mediated this relationship" https://t.co/Q0VbIRwecN https://t.co/lazXgES1eX
Stronger emotional attachment to dog associated with lower comfort, trusting in other people, & greater fear of rejection, which, in turn, was related to higher mental health burden. https://t.co/JtrusYn7o5 https://t.co/qPqPxgckze
Oh no...."Moreover, a stronger attachment to one's dog was also related to a greater fear of being rejected and unloved (Anxiety), which was, in turn, associated with a higher mental health burden." https://t.co/nCZszMj2aJ
Research on dog owners finds that people with stronger relationships to their pets display more symptoms of mental disorders and distress. https://t.co/K5opPtb2aq https://t.co/KiwmNZ5Tcq
@krks_eda10 @AlperGuven1999 @onbirkursun https://t.co/fgIrZ61UMo tabi dogrudur diyemem ama arastirmanin sonucu bunu gostermis. buna ek olarak evcil hayvanlarini cocuk gibi goren insanlarin gercek cocuk yapmaktan cekindikleri icin boyle davrandiklarini gosteren bir arastirma da okumustum bir ara bulursam atarim
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@BruixaLei @paubert39 The relationship between attachment to pets and mental health: the shared link via attachment to humans Lass-Hennemann et al. (2022)
@bterrierdogs The man-dog love is out of control these days and is a psychological disorder. https://t.co/mQMdZ5nO4y
@Race2Extinct I am aware - involved in outreach/education as a volunteer. Studies on the relationship between emotional attachment to pets&mental health already out. The relationship between attachment to pets and mental health: the shared link via attachment to humans https://t.co/pqiu7g96xw https://t.co/p9wSokhAKp
The relationship between attachment to pets and mental health: the shared link via attachment to humans. https://t.co/k8Piz7yNRE
@ajrbb2020 @nanaavcs @ciroalvarz7 @Amby_Mb Estudio 1: los animales SI se deprimen. https://t.co/AnLcVYOnhu
#mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #MentalHealthMatters #psychology #pets #doglover #catlover (Lass-Hennemann et al., 2022) https://t.co/6hXGdKbJMN (Hawkins et al., 2021) https://t.co/vD7zin6QfA
@InesSousaReal @Partido_PAN Several studies have investigated the relationship between emotional attachment to pets & mental health with the majority of studies finding a negative relationship between emotional attachment to pets and mental health. Falta-te um parafuso
@LMontenegropm @aguiarbranco @MaduroPoiares @RcostaRicardo @PCMagalhaes @ruitavares @IsabelLMMoreira @MRMortagua @JoanaMortagua @DGSaude @LilianaValente @manjos Several studies have investigated the relationship between emotional attachment to pets & mental health with the majority of studies finding a negative relationship between emotional attachment to pets and mental health. Falta um parafuso à Inês
@krks_eda10 @AlperGuven1999 @onbirkursun https://t.co/fgIrZ61UMo tabi dogrudur diyemem ama arastirmanin sonucu bunu gostermis. buna ek olarak evcil hayvanlarini cocuk gibi goren insanlarin gercek cocuk yapmaktan cekindikleri icin boyle davrandiklarini gosteren bir arastirma da okumustum bir ara bulursam atarim
@marck_ansar @ccamacho88 https://t.co/VZ6bmK9wQu dime, para que se metieron en el caso del perro as3sinado, no te afectaba en nada o si?
@marck_ansar @ccamacho88 https://t.co/GoT9J2n5ct los narcicistas siempre salen con lo mismo de "es su vida no te metas" pero solo a conveniencia, para que se metieron en primer lugar en el caso del perro as3sinado? No te afectaba en nada o si?
on a similar note, an archetypal passive-aggressive parental environment can create an archetypal 'insecure attachment style'. those w insec. attach also often have 'parasocial' connection w pets where human-to-human anxieties are masked, not solved https://t.co/5clh1vWLUu
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Oh no...."Moreover, a stronger attachment to one's dog was also related to a greater fear of being rejected and unloved (Anxiety), which was, in turn, associated with a higher mental health burden." https://t.co/nCZszMj2aJ
The relationship between attachment to pets and mental health: the shared link via attachment to humans | BMC Psychiatry | https://t.co/e4qcQ6f9NU
Research on dog owners finds that people with stronger relationships to their pets display more symptoms of mental disorders and distress. https://t.co/K5opPtb2aq https://t.co/KiwmNZ5Tcq
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RT @caninecognition: Stronger emotional attachment to dog associated with lower comfort, trusting in other people, & greater fear of reject…
sanki bazen Thor’un mental kapasitesi bazı insanlardan daha fazlaymış gibi geliyor, bilemiyorum…https://t.co/u1KIxrP00A
RT @caninecognition: Stronger emotional attachment to dog associated with lower comfort, trusting in other people, & greater fear of reject…
RT @caninecognition: Stronger emotional attachment to dog associated with lower comfort, trusting in other people, & greater fear of reject…
RT @caninecognition: Stronger emotional attachment to dog associated with lower comfort, trusting in other people, & greater fear of reject…
RT @PsychoSchmitt: "A stronger emotional attachment to one’s dog was associated with a higher mental health burden...attachment to humans f…
RT @PsychoSchmitt: "A stronger emotional attachment to one’s dog was associated with a higher mental health burden...attachment to humans f…
Stronger emotional attachment to dog associated with lower comfort, trusting in other people, & greater fear of rejection, which, in turn, was related to higher mental health burden. https://t.co/JtrusYn7o5 https://t.co/qPqPxgckze
RT @PsychoSchmitt: "A stronger emotional attachment to one’s dog was associated with a higher mental health burden...attachment to humans f…
"A stronger emotional attachment to one’s dog was associated with a higher mental health burden...attachment to humans fully mediated this relationship" https://t.co/Q0VbIRwecN https://t.co/lazXgES1eX
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RT @herzoghal: Ouch... "A stronger attachment to one’s dog was also related to a greater fear of being rejected and unloved (Anxiety), whic…
RT @herzoghal: Ouch... "A stronger attachment to one’s dog was also related to a greater fear of being rejected and unloved (Anxiety), whic…
RT @herzoghal: Ouch... "A stronger attachment to one’s dog was also related to a greater fear of being rejected and unloved (Anxiety), whic…
RT @herzoghal: Ouch... "A stronger attachment to one’s dog was also related to a greater fear of being rejected and unloved (Anxiety), whic…
RT @herzoghal: Ouch... "A stronger attachment to one’s dog was also related to a greater fear of being rejected and unloved (Anxiety), whic…
RT @herzoghal: Ouch... "A stronger attachment to one’s dog was also related to a greater fear of being rejected and unloved (Anxiety), whic…
RT @herzoghal: Ouch... "A stronger attachment to one’s dog was also related to a greater fear of being rejected and unloved (Anxiety), whic…
RT @herzoghal: Ouch... "A stronger attachment to one’s dog was also related to a greater fear of being rejected and unloved (Anxiety), whic…
Ouch... "A stronger attachment to one’s dog was also related to a greater fear of being rejected and unloved (Anxiety), which was, in turn, associated with a higher mental health burden." https://t.co/nCZszMjA0h
Our newly published study shows a positive relationship between emotional #Attachment to #pets and #mentalhealthburden that is accounted for by shared variance between emotional attachment to pets and #insecureAttachment to humans. https://t.co/zTx3OuIH5e
The relationship between attachment to pets and mental health: the shared link via attachment to humans https://t.co/zgV9xNM24h
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