Thesis
The effects of the presence of dogs on learning with elementary and middle school students: A meta-analysis
Washington State University
Master of Arts (MA), Washington State University
2016
Handle:
https://hdl.handle.net/2376/103222
Abstract
Research in human-animal interactions is constantly developing. Consequently, more rigorous investigations are warranted to understand the effects of animals on humans. To further inform the field of human-animal interactions, this meta-analysis focuses on learning outcomes of elementary and middle school students with the inclusion of dogs in learning environments. Specifically, learning outcomes include reading, social skills, emotional skills, cognitive skills and motor skills. After an extensive search for studies meeting the specified inclusion criteria, data from 24 independent studies were extracted. Overall, results indicate that the inclusion of dogs in learning environments produces positive learning outcomes for students, with reading and social skills having the highest effect when dogs are included in learning environments. This meta-analysis provides further evidence for the continued use of human-animal interactions, especially within educational settings.
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- Title
- The effects of the presence of dogs on learning with elementary and middle school students
- Creators
- Katie Michele Barton
- Contributors
- Olusola O. Adesope (Degree Supervisor)
- Awarding Institution
- Washington State University
- Academic Unit
- Educational Leadership, Sport Studies, and Educational/Counseling Psychology, Department of
- Theses and Dissertations
- Master of Arts (MA), Washington State University
- Publisher
- Washington State University; [Pullman, Washington] :
- Identifiers
- 99900525068101842
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Thesis