Naslov
The relation of intensity of emotional bond to a pet dog and life satisfaction: Moderating role of social loneliness

Autori
Ombla, Jelena ; Vidaković, Marina

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Sažeci sa skupova, sažetak, znanstveni

Izvornik
13th Alps Adria Psychology Conference / - , 2018, 119-120

Skup
13th Alps-Adria Psychology Conference (AAPC18)

Mjesto i datum
Ljubljana, Slovenija, 27.09.2018. - 29.09.2018

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Poster

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
pet attachment, life satisfaction, loneliness, dog owners

Sažetak
Previous studies show that there are different forms of attachments depending on the quality of each relation. Dog owners form strong emotional bonds to their pets, while positive effects of pet attachment regarding owners' well being are well documented. Social structure and quality of owners' interpersonal bonds are linked to development of pet attachment itself. The aim of this study was to explore the relation of intensity of emotional bond to a pet and life satisfaction in dog owners, by defining the role of social loneliness. The sample consisted of 219 dog owners (179 female, average 34 years) who completed paper-pencil survey. Results indicate positive relation of emotional bond intensity to a pet and life satisfaction in owners who report low and middle degree of social loneliness . Yet, in individuals who have expressed higher levels of social loneliness, stronger emotional bond to a pet is related to lower life satisfaction. It is possible that those with poorer social network are trying to compensate by relating emotionally to a pet, but this diminishes their well-being in turn. Results support certain expectations posted in empirical literature.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Psihologija

POVEZANOST RADA