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Xu, Fangru Zhou  \nNanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210024, China  \n\n| Abstract: Animal companionship has been found to have a positive influence on human well-being, and the presence of pets can have a subtle yet significant impact on the healthy development of students. Pet companionship takes various forms across different fields in China and other regions worldwide, and the impact of such companionship remains uncertain. Hence, it is imperative to investigate the impact of diverse forms of companionship and animals on multiple facets of student growth and development. This study employed meta-analysis methodologies to examine 47 effect sizes derived from 12 domestic and international studies on pet companionship. The aim was to investigate the overall trends of the influence of pet companionship on student development as well as the effects of diverse types of companionship and pets on different aspects of student development, including physical and mental health, social-emotional abilities, and academic performance. The objective was to enhance the exploration of approaches for maximizing the utilization of various forms of pet companionship. Furthermore, this research suggests a systematic and incremental approach to enhancing the function of pets within households, educational institutions, and medical facilities. Adequate content and organization are essential for scientific advancement and the development of students. In this particular context, it is possible to optimize the impact of pet companionship on the development of students.\u003Cbr>Best Evidence in Chinese Education 2023; 14(1):1727-1743.\u003Cbr>Doi: 10.15354/bece.23.or077 |\n| --- |\n| How to Cite: Li, P., Yao, J., Xu, Y., & Zhou, F. (2023). Impact of pet companionship on student development: A meta-analysis. Best Evidence in Chinese Education, 14(1):1727-1743. |\n\nKeywords: Pet Companionship, Student Development, Meta-Analysis  \nAbout the Authors: Peixuan Li, School of Educational Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210024, [China. E-mail:](China. E-mail: pxli_edu@163.com)[ p](China. E-mail: pxli_edu@163.com)[xli_edu@163.com](China. E-mail: pxli_edu@163.com)  \nYifan Xu, School of Educational Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210024, China. E-mail:  \n[nnu_xuyifan@163.com](nnu_xuyifan@163.com)  \nFangru Zhou, School of Psychology, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210024, China. E-mail:  \n[f](frzhou_psy@163.com)[rzhou_psy@163.com](frzhou_psy@163.com)  \nCorrespondence to: Jijun Yao, School of Educational Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210024, China.  \n[E-mail:](E-mail: yaojijun_njnu@163.com)[ y](E-mail: yaojijun_njnu@163.com)[aojijun_njnu@163.com](E-mail: yaojijun_njnu@163.com)  \nFinding: Undergraduate Talent Training Program of Nanjing Normal University, College Students’ Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition of Jiangsu Province.  \nConflict of Interests: None.  \n© 2023 Insights Publisher. All rights reserved.  \nCreative Commons Non Commercial CC BY-NC: This article is distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial 4.0 License  \n([http://www.creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/](http://www.creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/)) which permits non-commercial use, reproduction and distribution of the work without further permission provided the original work is attributed by the Insights Publisher.  \nIntroduction  \nPETS serve as companions to children in various  \nconstant companionship at home, participating school, and engaging in animal-assisted therapy.  \nways, including by providing in animal-assisted classes at They are valuable friends for  \nstudents.  \nHowever, there are certain opinions that challenge the efficacy of pet companionship. 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