Understanding the relationship between pet ownership and physical activity among older community-dwelling adults—a mixed methods study

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Understanding the relationship between pet ownership and physical activity among older community-dwelling adults—a mixed methods study

© 2020 Human Kinetics, Inc. Pet ownership is associated with increased levels of physical activity (PA) in older adults. Studies have mainly focused on the association between PA and dog walking; however, broader aspects of pet ownership may influence PA. The purpose of this study was to explore the...

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Main Authors:	Peacock, Mandy, Netto, Julie, Yeung, P., McVeigh, Joanne, Hill, Anne-Marie
Format:	Journal Article
Published:	2020
Online Access:	http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/79241

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