Leanne Proops
Biographic Data
| ID | 229999 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Leanne Proops |
| GIVEN NAMES | Leanne |
| FAMILY NAME | Proops |
| SIGNATURE | PROOPS L |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Portsmouth |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-8661-1229 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 5 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 1 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 5 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2019 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Invisible Allies
Severe droughts in East Africa threaten pastoralist livelihoods, with donkeys providing vital but undervalued support in transporting water, food, and resources. This study examines policy and provision for working donkeys in Kenya and Ethiopia, countries severely affected by drought and heavily reliant on donkeys for community resilience. We narratively reviewed national and international documents relevant to donkey welfare, particularly during…
Burdens, Bonds, and Biases
Donkeys are integral to the lives of over a quarter of a billion people living in poverty, yet their socio-cultural roles remain poorly understood. This study explored the diverse roles that donkeys play in drought-prone pastoralist communities in Kenya and Ethiopia. A mixed-methods approach was employed, involving 41 key informant interviews with stakeholders and 18 gender-segregated participatory workshops with donkey owners. Four key themes we…
Exploring the role of aliveness in children's responses to a dog, biomimetic robot, and toy dog
Children’s Evaluations of a Therapy Dog and Biomimetic Robot
Social robots are being used increasingly across a range of settings, including in the context of therapeutic interactions with children. While research has shown that interaction with live therapy dogs can be calming and enjoyable for children, it is currently unclear whether social robots can produce similar outcomes. In this study, 11–12-year old children completed a questionnaire about their biophilic beliefs and attitudes to dogs and robots …
Low-Ability Secondary School Students Show Emotional, Motivational, and Performance Benefits when Reading to a Dog Versus a Teacher
Some research shows that reading to a dog can positively impact both reading attainment and attitude to reading in school children; however, most research to date has focused on primary school-aged children (4–11 years). In this study we used a series of comparisons to assess the immediate effects of reading to a dog versus a teacher on reading performance, reading motivation, and mood in low-attainment secondary school-aged students. Twenty part…
Low-Ability Secondary School Students Show Emotional, Motivational, and Performance Benefits when Reading to a Dog Versus a Teacher
Some research shows that reading to a dog can positively impact both reading attainment and attitude to reading in school children; however, most research to date has focused on primary school-aged children (4–11 years). In this study we used a series of comparisons to assess the immediate effects of reading to a dog versus a teacher on reading performance, reading motivation, and mood in low-attainment secondary school-aged students. Twenty part…
Low-Ability Secondary School Students Show Emotional, Motivational, and Performance Benefits when Reading to a Dog Versus a Teacher
Some research shows that reading to a dog can positively impact both reading attainment and attitude to reading in school children; however, most research to date has focused on primary school-aged children (4–11 years). In this study we used a series of comparisons to assess the immediate effects of reading to a dog versus a teacher on reading performance, reading motivation, and mood in low-attainment secondary school-aged students. Twenty part…
Children’s Evaluations of a Therapy Dog and Biomimetic Robot
Social robots are being used increasingly across a range of settings, including in the context of therapeutic interactions with children. While research has shown that interaction with live therapy dogs can be calming and enjoyable for children, it is currently unclear whether social robots can produce similar outcomes. In this study, 11–12-year old children completed a questionnaire about their biophilic beliefs and attitudes to dogs and robots …
Exploring the role of aliveness in children's responses to a dog, biomimetic robot, and toy dog
Invisible Allies
Severe droughts in East Africa threaten pastoralist livelihoods, with donkeys providing vital but undervalued support in transporting water, food, and resources. This study examines policy and provision for working donkeys in Kenya and Ethiopia, countries severely affected by drought and heavily reliant on donkeys for community resilience. We narratively reviewed national and international documents relevant to donkey welfare, particularly during…
Burdens, Bonds, and Biases
Donkeys are integral to the lives of over a quarter of a billion people living in poverty, yet their socio-cultural roles remain poorly understood. This study explored the diverse roles that donkeys play in drought-prone pastoralist communities in Kenya and Ethiopia. A mixed-methods approach was employed, involving 41 key informant interviews with stakeholders and 18 gender-segregated participatory workshops with donkey owners. Four key themes we…
Developmental psychology (3 works) · Human-Animal Interaction Studies (3 works) · Psychology (3 works) · Animal welfare (2 works) · Child and Animal Learning Development (2 works) · Donkey (2 works) · Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock (2 works) · Maasai (2 works) · Pastoralism (2 works) · Psychological resilience (2 works)