COMPANION ANIMALS AS INDICATORS OF SELF-CONCEPT: AN EMPIRICAL STUDY

Charles A. McMellon, Hofstra University, Hempstead, New York, U.S.A.
William L. James, Hofstra University, Hempstead, New York, U.S.A.
Danielle Bradle, Hofstra University, Hempstead, New York, U.S.A.
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 EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF BUSINESS RESEARCH
Volume 17, Issue 2, p57-74, October 2017

ABSTRACT

The Simmons Choices 3 database of over 24,000 U.S. individuals was used to answer 2 questions. The first question expanded our knowledge of demographic correlates of animal companionship by going beyond dog and cat ownership to include ownership of: birds, fish and reptiles. The second question attempted to relate types of pet ownership to five measures of self-concept included in the database. Since gender differences in pet ownership were apparent separate analyses were conducted for males and females. Significant differences were uncovered. Conclusions were drawn.

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Self-concept, animal companions


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