FACULTY OF ENGINEERING

TECHNOLOGY

ASSIGNMENT 1
ARTICLE REVIEW

CODE COURSE

UWB 10102

COURSE

ACADEMIC ENGLISH

STUDENT'S NAME

i. MOHAMAD SYAMIM FARIS BIN MD RAMIN

DN 150301
ii. MUHAMMAD NAZREEN BIN HARDAN
DN 150249
iii. MUHAMMAD SHAFIK BIN ISMAIL
DN 150176

SECTION

NAME OF LECTURER

MADAM SUZILLA BINTI JAMARI

SUBMISSION DATE

17 NOVEMBER 2016

MARK
SEPTEMBER 2016/2017

The Impact of Pets on Human Health and Psychological WellBeing: Fact,

Friction, or Hypothesis?
The article entitled pets effect on human health and psychological was written by
Harold Herzog in 2011. This article is about the effect of pets on the physical and mental
health of their owners. The study found the pets enhance the owners health, sense of
psychological well-being, and longevity. There are positive effects accrue from interacting
with animals. In this review, we would like to highlight several point regarding the effect of
pets on physical and mental health based on the article.
Firstly, it is stated in the article that having a pets has many psychological and
physical benefits, and one of these is by relieving stress and blood pressure. Being able to
care for an animal, or having a pet snuggle with you, can help you feel better, and reduce
your blood pressure and stress levels. We agree with the writer because spending time a few
minutes with your pet makes you feel better and reduces pain.
Next, the study also found pet owners have higher self-esteem, more positive moods,
more ambition, greater life satisfaction, and lower levels of loneliness. However, people
with pets are generals higher self-esteem, more positive mood and less lonely than those who
dont have pets. This parallel to the article by Chris Woolstoon (2010) which discovered that
pet companionship can help those who are lonely feel a connection with another life.
Finally, it is undeniable living with a pet makes for a happier and longer life. The
ownership of a pet can also lead to increases in physical activity and facilities the
development of social contact, which may enhance both physiological and psychological
human health in a more indirect manner. From the article living with an animal can improve
human health, psychological well-being, and longevity.
In conclusion, that companion animals can have positive value for people and, as
such, have the ability to contribute significantly to our health and quality of lives. Therefore,
we recommend to government launch the campaign to raise awareness of the benefits pets
bring to humans. This is because pets bring joy and happiness to humans. I also recommend
parents to encourage their children to loving animal because animal give positive benefit to
your children.