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February 25, 2026International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-Being1 citationsOpen Access

(Self-)caring with companion animals: a qualitative exploration of how companion animals shape everyday practices of rest and relaxation

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RMRenelle McGlackenMemorialCare Health SystemVAVanessa AshallMemorialCare Health System

Key Points

  • The aim is to explore the influence of companion animals on daily rest and relaxation habits.
  • Qualitative exploration of daily practices
  • Interviews or observations of individuals with companion animals
  • Analysis of the impact of animals on relaxation experiences
  • Companion animals significantly enhance feelings of relaxation.
  • Daily interactions with animals contribute to improved rest practices.
  • Participants describe emotional support from animals during downtime.

Abstract

This paper emphasises the important role that non-human animals can play in everyday practices and experiences of rest and relaxation.

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McGlacken et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/699e912ef5123be5ed04e90ahttps://doi.org/10.1080/17482631.2025.2606862
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