John Somervill

Department of Psychology

Faculty - Professor of Psychology

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Area

Clinical Psychology

Degrees

Ph.D. University of Arkansas

Research Interests

Pet therapy; the role of companion animals in human relationships

Teaching Interests

Abnormal Psychology

Child and Adolescent Psychopathology

Selected Publications

Eshbaugh, E. M., Somervill, J. W., Kotek, J. H., Perez, E., Nalan, K. R., Wilson, C. E., and Bullis, Q. T. Brief Report: Presence of a dog, Pet attachment, and loneliness among elders. North American Journal of Psychology, 2011, Vol. 13, No. 1, 1-4.

Somervill, J. W., Swanson, A. M., Robertson, R. L.,  Arnett, M. A., & MacLin, O. H. Handling a dog by children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: Calming ir Exciting?  North American Journal of Psychology, 2009, Vol. 11, No. 1, 111-119.

Somervill, J. W., Kruglikova, Y. A., Robertson, R. L., Hanson, L. M., & MacLin, O. H. Physiological responses by college students to a dog and a cat: implications for pet therapy. North American Journal of Psychology, 2008, Vol. 10, No. 3, 519-528.

Rimm, D. C. & Somervill, J. W.  Abnormal Psychology. New York: Academic Press, March, 1977.