Promoting Wellness Through Pet‐Friendly Academic Work Environments
Abstract
Workplace stress, burnout, and depression are common in higher education institutions, affecting employees’ job performance, morale, and retention. These challenges underscore the need for institutions to incorporate holistic wellness interventions that extend beyond traditional programming. One proposed approach is the incorporation of pet‐friendly policies. Interactions with animals have been shown to reduce stress, promote emotional regulation, physical health, and social connectedness. In academic environments such benefits may translate into stronger teams and healthier work environments
Fields of Study & Subjects
Human-Animal Interaction Studies
Workplace Health and Well-being
Facilities and Workplace Management
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Recruiting & Retaining Adult Learners
- Volume
- 28
- Issue
- 5
- Pages
- 5–8
- Publication date
- 1 February 2026
- Language
- EN