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Nov 22 2013 | Kathryn Asher

When Do Psychologists Pay Attention to Children Harming Animals?

This survey of practicing psychologists in Queensland, Australia showed that most paid far greater attention to disclosures of intentional cruelty to animals by children when it was aligned with a Conduct Disorder diagnosis. READ MORE

Nov 18 2013 | Kathryn Asher

Animal Dissection in Schools: Life Lessons, Alternatives and Humane Education

This policy paper makes the case for a more ethical approach to life science education. READ MORE

Nov 18 2013 | Kathryn Asher

Pet Adoption & Spay/Neuter: Understanding Public Perceptions by the Numbers

This report details findings from a follow-up study commissioned by PetSmart Charities on the level of public awareness and understanding of adoption and spay/neuter issues as well as the public’s motivations for, and barriers to, using adoption and spay/neuter services, comparing findings to those of the original study. READ MORE

Nov 12 2013 | Kathryn Asher

The Problem of Dog-Related Incidents and Encounters

This booklet describes the prevalence of dog bites, reasons a dog might be aggressive, and other factors leading to or resulting from dog bites as a safety guide for officers and others who might interact with unfamiliar dogs. READ MORE

Nov 8 2013 | Kathryn Asher

Unpatients: The Structural Violence of Animals in Medical Education

A medical student details his experience with, and opposition to, use of animals for physician training and offers insight into ways to counter this type of institutional violence against animals. READ MORE

Nov 6 2013 | Kathryn Asher

A Year Later: The Effectiveness of FARM’s 10 Billion Lives on Warped Tour

This report details findings from a second round of research that Farm Animal Rights Movement (FARM) conducted into the effectiveness of their 10 Billion Lives Tour, which utilizes pay-per-view video outreach at college campuses, street fairs, and music festivals. READ MORE

Oct 29 2013 | Kathryn Asher

Schoolchildren and One of the Most Unpopular Animals: Are They Ready to Protect Snakes?

This study explored schoolchildren’s attitudes towards snakes and found (contrary to popular belief) that many liked snakes and most wanted to see them protected, suggesting that children have an interest in the protection of less charismatic species. READ MORE

Oct 1 2013 | Faunalytics

Predicting the Intention to Support the Return of Wolves: A Quantitative Study with Teenagers

This article explores what factors predict young people's support for the controversial return of wolves (a threatened species) in Germany. READ MORE

Sep 30 2013 | Faunalytics

Health Professionals’ Roles in Animal Agriculture, Climate Change, and Human Health

This paper discusses the environmental and human health impacts of the global increase in consumption of animal products. READ MORE

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When Do Psychologists Pay Attention to Children Harming Animals?

Animal Dissection in Schools: Life Lessons, Alternatives and Humane Education

Pet Adoption & Spay/Neuter: Understanding Public Perceptions by the Numbers

The Problem of Dog-Related Incidents and Encounters

Unpatients: The Structural Violence of Animals in Medical Education

A Year Later: The Effectiveness of FARM’s 10 Billion Lives on Warped Tour

Schoolchildren and One of the Most Unpopular Animals: Are They Ready to Protect Snakes?

Predicting the Intention to Support the Return of Wolves: A Quantitative Study with Teenagers

Health Professionals’ Roles in Animal Agriculture, Climate Change, and Human Health

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