Terapia asistida con perro para la reducción de cortisol en adulto mayor

Authors

  • Ana Lucia Moscoso Figueroa Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46780/sociedadcunzac.v3i1.83

Keywords:

cortisol, social, vejez, neurociencia, terapia

Abstract

PROBLEM: few tools generated for the elderly to enjoy this stage with a better health. OBJECTIVE: to determine how dog-assisted therapy can reduce cortisol in the elderly. METHOD: cross-sectional descriptive with a sample of 80 subjects between 65-90 years of age, who were dog owners in Guatemala and its surroundings. RESULTS: 63% of people entering the elderly stage, 55% being mostly female, 76% allowing their pet to help them be creative and independent. 80% manage to feel emotionally stable. CONCLUSION: it has been possible to show that therapy guided by a dog generates a positive impact on adults older than 80%, allowing 67% of them to feel emotions safely, helping cortisol not to rise and can 80% of the participants enjoy this stage with a faithful friend.

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Author Biography

Ana Lucia Moscoso Figueroa , Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala


She is a clinical psychologist, working independently in her own clinic. Specialist in trauma recovery due to domestic and gender violence. She is a bilingual teacher, an expert in child, adolescent, and women's psychotherapy. Currently studying a Master's in Neurosciences with an emphasis on neurocognition.

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Published

2023-08-20

How to Cite

Moscoso Figueroa , A. L. (2023). Terapia asistida con perro para la reducción de cortisol en adulto mayor. Revista Académica Sociedad Del Conocimiento Cunzac, 3(1), 225–231. https://doi.org/10.46780/sociedadcunzac.v3i1.83

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