
Deanna L. TepperLa Trobe University · School of Psychological Science
Deanna L. Tepper
PhD Candidate
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Introduction
I am a PhD candidate with La Trobe University. I study the benefits of children interacting with animals. In particular, I am interested in whether interacting with dogs can improve cognitive skills and behaviour.
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Introduction:
The benefits of completing household chores appear to transfer beyond managing day-to-day living. It is possible that chore engagement may improve executive functions, as engagement in chores require individuals to plan, self-regulate, switch between tasks, and remember instructions. To date, little research has been conducted on hou...
Recently, studies have begun to examine the educational and cognitive benefits of interacting with animals, specifically dogs. This study contributes to this research, with a focus on executive functioning abilities in six- to eight-year-old children. A naturalistic sample of 63 participants were allocated to one of three conditions, with varying l...
Dog-assisted educational programs, including reading programs, are becoming an area of research focus, based on claims of various advantages for children. However, while available findings typically indicate benefits for the children involved, the low quality of evidence makes it difficult to draw valid inferences. In the current study three dog-as...
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We wish to explore whether there are benefits to children engaging in household chores, with a focus on pet related tasks.