Personalities of Self-Identified "Dog People" and "Cat People"
Submitted on Aug 12, 2010 (Original item from 2010)
Companion Animals | Pet Ownership
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Short Description:
Using an online survey to analyze "Big Five" personality dimensions between self-proclaimed "dog" and "cat people," researchers found that dog people scored higher on Extraversion, Agreeableness, and Conscientiousness, but lower on Neuroticism and Openness than cat people.
Abstract:
The differences identified between "dog people" and "cat people" remained significant even when controlling for gender-based differences in pet ownership rates. This paper further examines the possible sources of personality differences and identifies key questions for future research.
Spot Check Number:
1446
Sponsor:
Anthrozoos
Animal Type:
Dogs, Cats
Record Type:
Journal Article
Research Method:
Online Survey
Geographic Region:
United States National
Number of Participants:
4,565
Population Descriptors:
Website visitors
Year Conducted:
2010
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