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April 12, 2026Behavioral SciencesOpen Access

Parental Identity and Subjective Well-Being in Older Women: The Moderating Role of the Human–Dog Bond

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PBPhillipa D. BandisDTDeanna L. TepperJSJoanna Shnookal

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Overview

Cross-sectional survey examines the link between parental identity and well-being in older women, suggesting caregiving roles affect happiness.

Key Points

  • This study investigates the relationship between parental identity and subjective well-being in older women and explores the moderating role of the human-dog bond.
  • Cross-sectional survey design involving 296 women dog owners aged 40 and older.
  • Participants completed various scales measuring parental identity, enjoyment, life satisfaction, and flourishing.
  • Moderated regression analyses were conducted to examine the associations.
  • Parental identity is positively associated with life satisfaction (r = 0.38, p < 0.001) and flourishing (r = 0.23, p < 0.001).
  • Significant moderated regression models were found for both life satisfaction and flourishing (p < 0.001).
  • No significant interaction effects were found between parental identity and the human-dog bond.

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Bandis et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69db37ca4fe01fead37c5ce8https://doi.org/10.3390/bs16040567
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