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Outcomes of 41 studies that examined mental health outcomes in pet owners compared to non-pet owners.
| Population Studied | Negative Impact | Mixed Impact | Positive Impact | No Impact | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Older adult | 2 | 7 | 5 | 14 (34%) | |
| Severely mentally ill | 1 | 2 | 3 (7%) | ||
| Children and adolescents | 1 | 4 | 1 | 6 (15%) | |
| General | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 11 (27%) |
| Illness (cancer, back pain, etc.) | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 (12%) | |
| Caregivers | 1 | 1 (2%) | |||
| Veterans | 1 | 1 (2%) | |||
| Totals | 3 (7%) | 15 (37%) | 12 (29%) | 11 (27%) | 41 |
