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This study aims to map research trends regarding companion animals and their effects on mental health.

August 13, 2026MetricsOpen Access

A Bibliometric Analysis of Global Research Trends on Companion Animals and Mental Health: Revealing Research Hotspots and Future Prospects

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Bibliometric analysis reveals increasing interdisciplinary trends in companion animal research and mental health implications.

This study aims to map research trends regarding companion animals and their effects on mental health.
Analyzed 930 peer-reviewed articles from 2000 to 2024 using bibliographic records from WoSCC.
Utilized Bibliometrix, CiteSpace, and VOSviewer for data analysis.
Examined publication growth, collaboration, influential authors, co-cited references, and citation bursts.
Notable nonlinear increase in research output after 2015, primarily led by the United States.
Core knowledge clusters identified include human-animal interaction and animal-assisted intervention.
Emerging focus on intervention design and mental health in vulnerable populations during the pandemic.

Liu et al. (2026) studied this question.

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