Lori Kogan
Biographic Data
| ID | 101120 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Lori Kogan |
| GIVEN NAMES | Lori |
| FAMILY NAME | Kogan |
| SIGNATURE | KOGAN L |
| AFFILIATIONS | Colorado State University |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 12 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 35 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 12 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1998 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 3 |
Pet caregiver experiences of companion animal end-of-life care
Background : Advances in veterinary medicine have extended companion animal lifespans, shifting end-of-life (EOL) care toward longer periods of caregiving. Although euthanasia remains the most common EOL pathway, caregivers’ experiences are shaped not only by clinical factors but also by the timing, content, and quality of veterinary communication. Objectives : This study examined (1) predictors of caregiver satisfaction with EOL care and veterin…
Widespread public support and pluralistic ignorance associated with United States Animal Protection Policy
Background : Although Americans increasingly express concern for animals, animal protection remains peripheral in US policy discussions. Aligning animal-related public policy with societal values requires understanding public perspectives on the importance of animal protection as a policy priority, their support for specific policy proposals, and whether pluralistic ignorance may inhibit civic or policy engagement. Methods : A nationally represen…
Honoring lives and legacies
The death of a dog often results in profound grief that is often disenfranchized. While memorialization practices such as obituary writing are increasingly used by bereaved owners, little is known about how these narratives vary across human-dog relationship contexts or how they function in meaning-making and continuing bonds following loss. This exploratory qualitative study examined how online obituary and memorial narratives reflect grief, con…
Childhood exposure to interpersonal and animal-directed violence
Co-occurring exposure to interpersonal violence and animal-directed violence in childhood is associated with elevated adult suicidality. These results identify animal cruelty exposure as a meaningful component of threat-based adversity and support its inclusion in trauma history interviews and suicide risk assessments
Animal loss and grief in zoos
Zoo professionals and volunteers frequently face significant emotional strain due to animal losses, yet structured organizational support for processing grief remains limited. This study explores the perspectives of US-based zoo professionals and volunteers on organizational responses to animal-related grief, aiming to identify areas to enhance support and foster a grief-affirming culture. Data were collected through an anonymous online survey wi…
Gifts We Receive from Animals
Pet Loss Grief and Therapeutic Interventions
Do Men Underreport and Mask Their Emotional Attachment to Animal Companions? The Influence of Precarious Masculinity on Men's Bonds with Their Dogs
Males' underreporting of psychological issues, physical symptoms, and personal information is commonplace both in medical and psychological settings in North America. One explanation for this occurrence is men that endorse traditional forms of masculine gender roles underreport or mask their symptoms to avoid being perceived as less masculine. In a similar way, the thesis of the current study was males may also mask and underreport the strength o…
Exploring the Meaning and Experience of Chronic Pain with People Who Live with a Dog
Pain is a significant burden for those with chronic disease and negatively impacts quality of life, causing disability and substantial work and health-care costs. Chronic pain has been identified as one of the most important current and future causes of morbidity and disability across the world. Living with a dog has been associated with greater physical activity, less disability, more social ties to the community, and improved mental health. In …
Public Perceptions of Service Dogs, Emotional Support Dogs, and Therapy Dogs
As service dogs, emotional support dogs, and therapy dogs have become more prevalent in the USA, so too has the controversy surrounding their legitimacy. Yet, there is a lack of objective data regarding the public's understanding of the role played by each of these types of animals, as well as their perceptions regarding the legitimacy of their integration. An anonymous, online survey was distributed to examine the perceptions of US adults who do…
An Examination of Changes in Oxytocin Levels in Men and Women Before and After Interaction With a Bonded Dog
Oxytocin (OT) is a neuropeptide increasingly recognized for its role in bonding, socialization, and stress relief. Previous research has demonstrated participants' OT levels increased after interacting with or petting a dog, suggesting OT is at least partially responsible for the calm, relaxing feeling that participants experienced during this intervention. The purpose of our study was to more closely examine changes in oxytocin levels in men and…
A Human-Animal Intervention Team Approach to Animal-Assisted Therapy
A human-animal intervention (HAI) team approach to animal-assisted therapy is described and assessed. The effectiveness of this modality is evaluated in two case studies of emotionally disturbed children. Two school age children (both males, 11 and 12 years of age) participated in an average of 12 weekly sessions. Progress of individual goals was assessed through numerous sources: The ADD-M comprehensive Teacher Rating Scale (ACTeRS); observation…
An Examination of Changes in Oxytocin Levels in Men and Women Before and After Interaction With a Bonded Dog
Oxytocin (OT) is a neuropeptide increasingly recognized for its role in bonding, socialization, and stress relief. Previous research has demonstrated participants' OT levels increased after interacting with or petting a dog, suggesting OT is at least partially responsible for the calm, relaxing feeling that participants experienced during this intervention. The purpose of our study was to more closely examine changes in oxytocin levels in men and…
Do Men Underreport and Mask Their Emotional Attachment to Animal Companions? The Influence of Precarious Masculinity on Men's Bonds with Their Dogs
Males' underreporting of psychological issues, physical symptoms, and personal information is commonplace both in medical and psychological settings in North America. One explanation for this occurrence is men that endorse traditional forms of masculine gender roles underreport or mask their symptoms to avoid being perceived as less masculine. In a similar way, the thesis of the current study was males may also mask and underreport the strength o…
A Human-Animal Intervention Team Approach to Animal-Assisted Therapy
A human-animal intervention (HAI) team approach to animal-assisted therapy is described and assessed. The effectiveness of this modality is evaluated in two case studies of emotionally disturbed children. Two school age children (both males, 11 and 12 years of age) participated in an average of 12 weekly sessions. Progress of individual goals was assessed through numerous sources: The ADD-M comprehensive Teacher Rating Scale (ACTeRS); observation…
Exploring the Meaning and Experience of Chronic Pain with People Who Live with a Dog
Pain is a significant burden for those with chronic disease and negatively impacts quality of life, causing disability and substantial work and health-care costs. Chronic pain has been identified as one of the most important current and future causes of morbidity and disability across the world. Living with a dog has been associated with greater physical activity, less disability, more social ties to the community, and improved mental health. In …
A Human-Animal Intervention Team Approach to Animal-Assisted Therapy
A human-animal intervention (HAI) team approach to animal-assisted therapy is described and assessed. The effectiveness of this modality is evaluated in two case studies of emotionally disturbed children. Two school age children (both males, 11 and 12 years of age) participated in an average of 12 weekly sessions. Progress of individual goals was assessed through numerous sources: The ADD-M comprehensive Teacher Rating Scale (ACTeRS); observation…
An Examination of Changes in Oxytocin Levels in Men and Women Before and After Interaction With a Bonded Dog
Oxytocin (OT) is a neuropeptide increasingly recognized for its role in bonding, socialization, and stress relief. Previous research has demonstrated participants' OT levels increased after interacting with or petting a dog, suggesting OT is at least partially responsible for the calm, relaxing feeling that participants experienced during this intervention. The purpose of our study was to more closely examine changes in oxytocin levels in men and…
Public Perceptions of Service Dogs, Emotional Support Dogs, and Therapy Dogs
As service dogs, emotional support dogs, and therapy dogs have become more prevalent in the USA, so too has the controversy surrounding their legitimacy. Yet, there is a lack of objective data regarding the public's understanding of the role played by each of these types of animals, as well as their perceptions regarding the legitimacy of their integration. An anonymous, online survey was distributed to examine the perceptions of US adults who do…
Exploring the Meaning and Experience of Chronic Pain with People Who Live with a Dog
Pain is a significant burden for those with chronic disease and negatively impacts quality of life, causing disability and substantial work and health-care costs. Chronic pain has been identified as one of the most important current and future causes of morbidity and disability across the world. Living with a dog has been associated with greater physical activity, less disability, more social ties to the community, and improved mental health. In …
Pet Loss Grief and Therapeutic Interventions
Do Men Underreport and Mask Their Emotional Attachment to Animal Companions? The Influence of Precarious Masculinity on Men's Bonds with Their Dogs
Males' underreporting of psychological issues, physical symptoms, and personal information is commonplace both in medical and psychological settings in North America. One explanation for this occurrence is men that endorse traditional forms of masculine gender roles underreport or mask their symptoms to avoid being perceived as less masculine. In a similar way, the thesis of the current study was males may also mask and underreport the strength o…
Gifts We Receive from Animals
Animal loss and grief in zoos
Zoo professionals and volunteers frequently face significant emotional strain due to animal losses, yet structured organizational support for processing grief remains limited. This study explores the perspectives of US-based zoo professionals and volunteers on organizational responses to animal-related grief, aiming to identify areas to enhance support and foster a grief-affirming culture. Data were collected through an anonymous online survey wi…
Pet caregiver experiences of companion animal end-of-life care
Background : Advances in veterinary medicine have extended companion animal lifespans, shifting end-of-life (EOL) care toward longer periods of caregiving. Although euthanasia remains the most common EOL pathway, caregivers’ experiences are shaped not only by clinical factors but also by the timing, content, and quality of veterinary communication. Objectives : This study examined (1) predictors of caregiver satisfaction with EOL care and veterin…
Widespread public support and pluralistic ignorance associated with United States Animal Protection Policy
Background : Although Americans increasingly express concern for animals, animal protection remains peripheral in US policy discussions. Aligning animal-related public policy with societal values requires understanding public perspectives on the importance of animal protection as a policy priority, their support for specific policy proposals, and whether pluralistic ignorance may inhibit civic or policy engagement. Methods : A nationally represen…
Honoring lives and legacies
The death of a dog often results in profound grief that is often disenfranchized. While memorialization practices such as obituary writing are increasingly used by bereaved owners, little is known about how these narratives vary across human-dog relationship contexts or how they function in meaning-making and continuing bonds following loss. This exploratory qualitative study examined how online obituary and memorial narratives reflect grief, con…
Childhood exposure to interpersonal and animal-directed violence
Co-occurring exposure to interpersonal violence and animal-directed violence in childhood is associated with elevated adult suicidality. These results identify animal cruelty exposure as a meaningful component of threat-based adversity and support its inclusion in trauma history interviews and suicide risk assessments
Human-Animal Interaction Studies (10 works) · Psychology (6 works) · Animal welfare (5 works) · Medicine (4 works) · Animal-assisted therapy (3 works) · Developmental psychology (3 works) · Evolutionary Psychology and Human Behavior (3 works) · HUBzero (3 works) · Pet therapy (3 works) · Qualitative research (3 works)