Abstract
This article provides a brief history and description of comparative psychology and provides perspectives about the current state of comparative psychology and unique research opportunities in Asia. An argument is made for why comparative psychology is needed in Asia and practical, teaching, and other aspects and applications are discussed. The application of comparative psychology in equine-human and canine-human interactions and therapies are highlighted.
Highlights
The purpose of this article is to promote an awareness of comparative psychology in professors and students and emphasize the importance of comparative psychology in Asian countries
To demonstrate the current state of comparative psychology and unique research opportunities in Asian countries we have developed the chart below
Like Japan, China has one service dogtraining program that is recognized by Assistance Dogs International, the Hong Kong Guide Dog Association (HKGDA) [32]
Summary
The purpose of this article is to promote an awareness of comparative psychology in professors and students and emphasize the importance of comparative psychology in Asian countries. This is the third in a series of papers highlighting the regional importance of comparative psychology with previous papers highlighting Africa and Egypt [1, 2]. We believe that including comparative psychology courses in university programs will be beneficial to students and professors. Students are taught a unique research skill set, providing them with invaluable abilities. Comparative psychology promotes interdisciplinary research collaboration such that students contribute to a variety of fields including social psychology, biology, and cultural anthropology
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