Abstract
Companion animals play a significant role in effecting change or providing stability to the homeless as there are psychological, physiological, and social benefits associated with having animal companions. The purpose of this study was to explore facilitating space for animal companions with homeless shelter administrators.
Sigma Membership
Non-member
Lead Author Affiliation
Texas State University, Round Rock, Texas, USA
Type
Poster
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
N/A
Research Approach
N/A
Keywords:
Companion Animals, Homelessness, Shelter Administrators
Recommended Citation
Willson, Pamela and Lee, Susan K., "Finding shelter for the homeless and their animal companions" (2018). INRC (Congress). 232.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/inrc/2018/posters_2018/232
Conference Name
29th International Nursing Research Congress
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Melbourne, Australia
Conference Year
2018
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Finding shelter for the homeless and their animal companions
Melbourne, Australia
Companion animals play a significant role in effecting change or providing stability to the homeless as there are psychological, physiological, and social benefits associated with having animal companions. The purpose of this study was to explore facilitating space for animal companions with homeless shelter administrators.