Štirinožni kosmatinec za med štiri stene

Kropivnik, David (author), Simonič, Peter (mentor)

Obdobje ukrepov povezanih s COVID ̶ 19 je predstavljalo poseben čas, takrat so se norme, ki smo jih bili vajeni, postavile na glavo in smo se vsi znašli v novem svetu. Omejitve gibanja, stikov z drugimi in splošna negotovost, kaj se dogaja okoli nas, kaj bo sledilo jutri in kako lahko naša dejanja vplivajo na druge, so povzročila mnoge duševne stiske med ljudmi. Splošna kriza, ki se je odvijala po svetu, pa je doprinesla tudi k finančnim problemom mnogih. To je bilo obdobje izolacije in krize. Z novim vsakdanom, ki se je oblikoval v tednih po razglasitvi pandemije, smo se znašli v neznanem svetu. V pomanjkanju pravice do gibanja in stika z drugimi so se mnogi znašli osamljeni in doma. Nekaj, kar nas sili v gibanje in nam nudi družbo, so psi, za katere je zanimanje v tem času močno naraslo. Če si imel psa, si ga lahko sprehajal v času policijske ure, saj je to spadalo pod nujne opravke, prav tako pa so zahteve psa pomagale pri vzpostavljanju rutine, kar je bilo v tem času zelo dobrodošlo. Ko so propadle navade, ki smo jih imeli prej in so se naše odgovornosti spremenile ali pa prestavile v digitalni svet, so nam psi nudili oporo in nas vlekli v takrat strašen zunanji svet. Pes oziroma človekov najboljši prijatelj nas spremlja približno 14.000 let. Njihova vloga za človeka se skozi čas spreminja od delovne živali do domačega ljubljenčka ali pa družinskega člana. V času COVID ̶ 19 se je, tako kot vloga večine drugih stvari, spremenila tudi za pse. V tem obdobju so nam nudili uteho in razlog, zakaj smo zapustili naše stanovanje. Avtor meni, da so psi v času izolacije ljudem nudili raznovrstne prednosti, kot je pomoč pri občutku osamljenosti in vrnitvi nadzora nad lastnim življenjem, zato v diplomski nalogi piše o vlogi psa v obdobju ukrepov in njihovih vplivov na človekovo dobrobit, hkrati pa raziskuje splošen odnos človeka do psa.

• Language: Slovenian
• Keywords: COVID ̶ 19, lockdown, domače živali, psi, dobrobit
• Work type: Bachelor thesis/paper
• Organization: FF - Faculty of Arts
• Year: 2024
• PID: 20.500.12556/RUL-161996
• Publication date in RUL: 18.09.2024

Secondary language

• Language: English
• Title: Four legged furballs for in between four walls

Abstract

The period of COVID ̶ 19 restrictions was truly a different time. Our daily lives fell apart or got completely transformed and we all found ourselves in a new unknown world. Restricted movement, limited contact with others and general feeling of unease about what is going on what and what tomorrow will bring, caused many mental health issues. The general crisis that was happening also brought upon many financial problems for some. It was a period of isolation and crisis. In the weeks after the announcement of the pandemic we have formed a new daily life in this new unfamiliar world. With restrictions on movement and contact with others many people were stuck at home and felt cut off. Something that forces us to move and gives us companionship are dogs, so interest in owning a dog spiked. If you had a dog you were allowed on walks during curfew, because it was deemed a necessary task. The dog’s demands helped form routines. When our habits were non-existent and most of our responsibilities moved online, dogs helped with with their support and forcing us outside. Dog or man’s best friend has been a companion for about 14.000 years. Their role in the life of humans has changed through time, from work animals to pets or members of the family. So, in the time of COVID ̶ 19 their role has also changed like the roles of many things in our lives. In this period, they offered us support and were a reason to leave the house. The author believes that in the time of quarantine dog ownership presented many benefits for the owner, like companionship and a feeling of control in everyday life. That is why this paper is centred on the role of dogs during COVID ̶ 19 restrictions and their connection to wellbeing and the general human-dog relation.

• Keywords: COVID ̶ 19, lockdown, pets, dogs, well-being