Paul Mcgreevy
Biographic Data
| ID | 99729 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Paul Mcgreevy |
| GIVEN NAMES | Paul |
| FAMILY NAME | Mcgreevy |
| SIGNATURE | MCGREEVY P |
| AFFILIATIONS | The University of Sydney |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-7220-8378 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 13 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 31 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 13 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2005 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2023 |
| H-INDEX | 4 |
Attachment styles, continuing bonds, and grief following companion animal death
The death of a companion animal can cause severe grief, yet previous research investigating factors predicting grief has been hampered by limitations. We explored how attachment styles, continuing bonds, and time since loss interacted to predict grief severity in a large sample of individuals grieving the loss of a variety of companion animals. Participants ( n = 496) aged between18 and 79 years ( M age = 41.60, SD = 13.62) who had lost a compani…
Are Brachycephalic Dogs Really Cute? Evidence from Online Descriptions
Brachycephalic dog breeds have become increasingly popular in recent years, despite showing a high incidence of conformation-related disorders and early mortality. It has been suggested that this popularity might be explained by public perceptions of these short-muzzled dogs as looking particularly infant-like or "cute." Here, the hypothesis that short-muzzled breeds are especially likely to be described as cute was investigated by analyzing the …
The price of good welfare
Effects of Human–Dog Interactions on Salivary Oxytocin Concentrations and Heart Rate Variability
Dog ownership is often advocated for its potential benefits to human health, with changes to oxytocin and autonomic nervous system (ANS) activity proposed as possible underlying mechanisms. The aims of the current study were to a) examine the effect of two common types of human–dog interactions (dog-walking and affiliative interactions) on salivary oxytocin concentrations and heart rate variability (HRV, an indicator of ANS activity), and b) inve…
Australian and New Zealand Veterinary Students' Ranking of Issues in Aquatic Animal Welfare and Ethics
The welfare of aquatic animals is receiving increasing attention around the world, and this should be reflected in the veterinary curricular. Veterinary students in Australia and New Zealand ranked the importance of five pre-selected topics on aquatic animal welfare and ethical issues for newly qualified veterinarians in an online survey. They ranked aquatic animals' health and welfare issues, husbandry techniques of farmed fish, and the use of a…
Companion dog acquisition and mental well-being
This trial was retrospectively registered on 5th July 2017 with the Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry ( ACTRN12617000967381 )
Australian Consumers’ Knowledge and Concern for Animal Welfare in Food Production
Consumers are increasingly concerned about nonhuman animal welfare in food production and, as their awareness continues to rise, demand for welfare-friendly products is growing. The current study explores the Australian market for welfare-friendly food of animal origin by outlining and clarifying how consumers’ welfare concerns affect their purchasing decisions. It reports the findings of an Australian face-to-face survey of consumers’ knowledge …
Is Dog Ownership Associated with Mental Health? A Population Study of 68,362 Adults Living in England
The association between dog ownership and mental health remains unclear. The primary aim of this study was to investigate this association, while the secondary aim was to examine possible interactions between dog ownership and marital status in relation to mental health. A population sample of 68,362 adults living in England were included in this study. Self-reported information on short-term psychological distress and long-standing mental illnes…
The Anthropomorphic Application of Gender Stereotypes to Horses
Gender stereotypes shape human social interaction, often to the detriment of women and those who do not comply with normative expectations of gender. So far, little research has assessed the extent to which people apply gender stereotypes to animals, and the implications this may have for individuals and groups, particularly female animals. The current study investigated survey respondents’ preference for horses to perform in different sport and …
The Value of Puppy Raisers' Assessments of Potential Guide Dogs' Behavioral Tendencies and Ability to Graduate
Using logistic regression analysis, we examined the use of questionnaires to evaluate variables that predict successful completion of a guide dog training program. The model compared the questionnaire responses from individual puppy raisers (PRs) with their dog's success in the guide dog training program at Guide Dogs NSW/ACT (New South Wales/Australian Capital Territory). Variables tested were the number and outcome of dogs previously raised, th…
Equestrian Coaches' Understanding and Application of Learning Theory in Horse Training
To assess the knowledge of learning theory among accredited equestrian coaches in Australia, a 20-item questionnaire was distributed to all coaches registered with the National Coaches Accreditation Scheme in Australia (n = 830). Of the 206 respondents, 79.5% considered positive reinforcement to be "very useful," yet only 2.8% correctly explained its use in horse training. When asked about the usefulness of negative reinforcement, 19.3% of coache…
Variations in the timing of reinforcement as a training technique for foals ( Equus caballus)
Horses are used worldwide for a range of activities. Their usefulness and welfare in these pursuits are strongly influenced by their trainability, which may in turn be influenced by learning ability. Handling and riding horses can expose both handler and horse to a considerable risk of injury. This risk can be reduced by employing correct handling procedures that can facilitate learning in horses. As with all training, efficacy is influenced by c…
The reinforcing value of physical contact and the effect on canine heart rate of grooming in different anatomical areas
The human-animal relationship frequently involves physical touch, and this may have benefits for both participants. Grooming of horses at the withers has a calming effect on recipients, a phenomenon regularly used to reward horses. No studies on the effect on heart rate of grooming in different anatomical areas have been conducted in dogs, even though they are often given physical contact as a putative reinforcer. Kennelled Greyhounds (n = 16) an…
Equestrian Coaches' Understanding and Application of Learning Theory in Horse Training
To assess the knowledge of learning theory among accredited equestrian coaches in Australia, a 20-item questionnaire was distributed to all coaches registered with the National Coaches Accreditation Scheme in Australia (n = 830). Of the 206 respondents, 79.5% considered positive reinforcement to be "very useful," yet only 2.8% correctly explained its use in horse training. When asked about the usefulness of negative reinforcement, 19.3% of coache…
Australian Consumers’ Knowledge and Concern for Animal Welfare in Food Production
Consumers are increasingly concerned about nonhuman animal welfare in food production and, as their awareness continues to rise, demand for welfare-friendly products is growing. The current study explores the Australian market for welfare-friendly food of animal origin by outlining and clarifying how consumers’ welfare concerns affect their purchasing decisions. It reports the findings of an Australian face-to-face survey of consumers’ knowledge …
The Anthropomorphic Application of Gender Stereotypes to Horses
Gender stereotypes shape human social interaction, often to the detriment of women and those who do not comply with normative expectations of gender. So far, little research has assessed the extent to which people apply gender stereotypes to animals, and the implications this may have for individuals and groups, particularly female animals. The current study investigated survey respondents’ preference for horses to perform in different sport and …
Effects of Human–Dog Interactions on Salivary Oxytocin Concentrations and Heart Rate Variability
Dog ownership is often advocated for its potential benefits to human health, with changes to oxytocin and autonomic nervous system (ANS) activity proposed as possible underlying mechanisms. The aims of the current study were to a) examine the effect of two common types of human–dog interactions (dog-walking and affiliative interactions) on salivary oxytocin concentrations and heart rate variability (HRV, an indicator of ANS activity), and b) inve…
Is Dog Ownership Associated with Mental Health? A Population Study of 68,362 Adults Living in England
The association between dog ownership and mental health remains unclear. The primary aim of this study was to investigate this association, while the secondary aim was to examine possible interactions between dog ownership and marital status in relation to mental health. A population sample of 68,362 adults living in England were included in this study. Self-reported information on short-term psychological distress and long-standing mental illnes…
The price of good welfare
Attachment styles, continuing bonds, and grief following companion animal death
The death of a companion animal can cause severe grief, yet previous research investigating factors predicting grief has been hampered by limitations. We explored how attachment styles, continuing bonds, and time since loss interacted to predict grief severity in a large sample of individuals grieving the loss of a variety of companion animals. Participants ( n = 496) aged between18 and 79 years ( M age = 41.60, SD = 13.62) who had lost a compani…
The reinforcing value of physical contact and the effect on canine heart rate of grooming in different anatomical areas
The human-animal relationship frequently involves physical touch, and this may have benefits for both participants. Grooming of horses at the withers has a calming effect on recipients, a phenomenon regularly used to reward horses. No studies on the effect on heart rate of grooming in different anatomical areas have been conducted in dogs, even though they are often given physical contact as a putative reinforcer. Kennelled Greyhounds (n = 16) an…
Variations in the timing of reinforcement as a training technique for foals ( Equus caballus)
Horses are used worldwide for a range of activities. Their usefulness and welfare in these pursuits are strongly influenced by their trainability, which may in turn be influenced by learning ability. Handling and riding horses can expose both handler and horse to a considerable risk of injury. This risk can be reduced by employing correct handling procedures that can facilitate learning in horses. As with all training, efficacy is influenced by c…
The reinforcing value of physical contact and the effect on canine heart rate of grooming in different anatomical areas
The human-animal relationship frequently involves physical touch, and this may have benefits for both participants. Grooming of horses at the withers has a calming effect on recipients, a phenomenon regularly used to reward horses. No studies on the effect on heart rate of grooming in different anatomical areas have been conducted in dogs, even though they are often given physical contact as a putative reinforcer. Kennelled Greyhounds (n = 16) an…
Equestrian Coaches' Understanding and Application of Learning Theory in Horse Training
To assess the knowledge of learning theory among accredited equestrian coaches in Australia, a 20-item questionnaire was distributed to all coaches registered with the National Coaches Accreditation Scheme in Australia (n = 830). Of the 206 respondents, 79.5% considered positive reinforcement to be "very useful," yet only 2.8% correctly explained its use in horse training. When asked about the usefulness of negative reinforcement, 19.3% of coache…
The Value of Puppy Raisers' Assessments of Potential Guide Dogs' Behavioral Tendencies and Ability to Graduate
Using logistic regression analysis, we examined the use of questionnaires to evaluate variables that predict successful completion of a guide dog training program. The model compared the questionnaire responses from individual puppy raisers (PRs) with their dog's success in the guide dog training program at Guide Dogs NSW/ACT (New South Wales/Australian Capital Territory). Variables tested were the number and outcome of dogs previously raised, th…
The Anthropomorphic Application of Gender Stereotypes to Horses
Gender stereotypes shape human social interaction, often to the detriment of women and those who do not comply with normative expectations of gender. So far, little research has assessed the extent to which people apply gender stereotypes to animals, and the implications this may have for individuals and groups, particularly female animals. The current study investigated survey respondents’ preference for horses to perform in different sport and …
Companion dog acquisition and mental well-being
This trial was retrospectively registered on 5th July 2017 with the Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry ( ACTRN12617000967381 )
Australian Consumers’ Knowledge and Concern for Animal Welfare in Food Production
Consumers are increasingly concerned about nonhuman animal welfare in food production and, as their awareness continues to rise, demand for welfare-friendly products is growing. The current study explores the Australian market for welfare-friendly food of animal origin by outlining and clarifying how consumers’ welfare concerns affect their purchasing decisions. It reports the findings of an Australian face-to-face survey of consumers’ knowledge …
Is Dog Ownership Associated with Mental Health? A Population Study of 68,362 Adults Living in England
The association between dog ownership and mental health remains unclear. The primary aim of this study was to investigate this association, while the secondary aim was to examine possible interactions between dog ownership and marital status in relation to mental health. A population sample of 68,362 adults living in England were included in this study. Self-reported information on short-term psychological distress and long-standing mental illnes…
The price of good welfare
Effects of Human–Dog Interactions on Salivary Oxytocin Concentrations and Heart Rate Variability
Dog ownership is often advocated for its potential benefits to human health, with changes to oxytocin and autonomic nervous system (ANS) activity proposed as possible underlying mechanisms. The aims of the current study were to a) examine the effect of two common types of human–dog interactions (dog-walking and affiliative interactions) on salivary oxytocin concentrations and heart rate variability (HRV, an indicator of ANS activity), and b) inve…
Australian and New Zealand Veterinary Students' Ranking of Issues in Aquatic Animal Welfare and Ethics
The welfare of aquatic animals is receiving increasing attention around the world, and this should be reflected in the veterinary curricular. Veterinary students in Australia and New Zealand ranked the importance of five pre-selected topics on aquatic animal welfare and ethical issues for newly qualified veterinarians in an online survey. They ranked aquatic animals' health and welfare issues, husbandry techniques of farmed fish, and the use of a…
Attachment styles, continuing bonds, and grief following companion animal death
The death of a companion animal can cause severe grief, yet previous research investigating factors predicting grief has been hampered by limitations. We explored how attachment styles, continuing bonds, and time since loss interacted to predict grief severity in a large sample of individuals grieving the loss of a variety of companion animals. Participants ( n = 496) aged between18 and 79 years ( M age = 41.60, SD = 13.62) who had lost a compani…
Are Brachycephalic Dogs Really Cute? Evidence from Online Descriptions
Brachycephalic dog breeds have become increasingly popular in recent years, despite showing a high incidence of conformation-related disorders and early mortality. It has been suggested that this popularity might be explained by public perceptions of these short-muzzled dogs as looking particularly infant-like or "cute." Here, the hypothesis that short-muzzled breeds are especially likely to be described as cute was investigated by analyzing the …
Psychology (11 works) · Human-Animal Interaction Studies (9 works) · Medicine (8 works) · Animal welfare (5 works) · Biology (5 works) · Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies (4 works) · Social Psychology (4 works) · Veterinary Equine Medical Research (4 works) · Welfare (4 works) · Agriculture Sustainability and Environmental Impact (2 works)