Effects of Having Pets at Home on Children's Attitudes toward Popular and Unpopular Animals
Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 (Original item from 2009)
Companion Animals | International Research | Pet Ownership | Youths - Social, Ethical Development
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Short Description:
This report covers three surveys of Slovakian school children to determine the effects of keeping pets on the attitudes of children on three unpopular animals. Research findings suggest that having a pet at home positively affects the attitudes of children toward both popular and unpopular animals.
Abstract:
Results from these experimental surveys showed that children had more knowledge of -- but a less favorable attitude towards -- unpopular animals compared with popular ones. Having a pet at home was in general associated with a more positive attitude toward and greater knowledge of both popular and unpopular animals. Girls were generally less positive about animals that they may consider a threat, danger, or threat of disease, when compared with boys.
This report also discusses various implications for humane education based on the findings.
Spot Check Number:
1276
Sponsor:
Anthrozoos
Animal Type:
Various
Record Type:
Journal Article
Research Method:
Experimental/Modeling/Applications
Geographic Region:
International
Number of Participants:
1,297
Population Descriptors:
Slovakian school children
Year Conducted:
2009
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