Date of Completion

1-2019

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Keywords

pets, well-being, dogs

Abstract

This study utilized a non-experimental, quantitative, descriptive design. Sixty (60) nursing students were chosen using purposive sampling. Data was obtained using a self-constructed questionnaire and analyzed using mean, standard deviation, frequency, percentage, t-test and f-test or ANOVA. The study concluded that, 1) Majority of the respondents were female, aged 18-20 years old, owned two (2) dogs, owned dogs for six (6) years or more, and owned different breeds; 2) The respondents perceived the effects of pets on their psychological well-being to a moderate extent, on their socio-cultural well-being to a moderate extent and on their physiological well-being to a low extent. In general, the respondents perceived the effects of pets on their well-being to a moderate extent; 3) The perception of the respondents on the effects of pets on their well-being did not significantly differ when grouped according to age, sex, number of dogs owned and taken care of, breed of dogs owned, and the length of dog ownership.

First Advisor

Alely S. Reyes

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