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Benefits Of Therapy Dogs Among College-Aged Communication Sciences And Disorders Students, Allison Szramek
Benefits Of Therapy Dogs Among College-Aged Communication Sciences And Disorders Students, Allison Szramek
Graduate Independent Studies - Communication Sciences and Disorders
There are many current strategies and techniques proven to help college age students reduce their stress. However, there is limited research about the use of therapy dogs to help reduce stress among this population. This literature review investigates the relationship between therapy dogs and the power to reduce stress among college students, especially those majoring in Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD). The analysis shows a strong correlation between utilizing a therapy dog and the reduction of stress for college students. Further research and implementation should be done to determine the effectiveness of therapy dog interactions with college student and the …