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Dogs Can Help Reduce Stress in University Students

New study shows that interacting with dogs can help reduce stress levels in students

Findings suggest that dogs may be an effective way to help students cope with the demands of university life

A new study has found that interacting with dogs can help reduce stress levels in university students. The study, which was published in the journal “PLOS One,” involved 73 students who were asked to complete a series of stress-inducing tasks. Half of the students were allowed to interact with a dog during the tasks, while the other half were not.

The study found that the students who interacted with dogs had significantly lower stress levels than the students who did not. The researchers believe that this is because dogs provide social support and companionship, which can help to reduce stress.

The findings of this study suggest that dogs may be an effective way to help students cope with the demands of university life. More research is needed to confirm the findings of this study and to explore the potential benefits of dog interaction for other populations.