作者: Jeffrey D. Green , Anthony E. Coy , Maureen A. Mathews
DOI: 10.1080/08927936.2018.1482117
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摘要: ABSTRACTAttachment theory is a useful lens through which to examine both perceptions and selection of companion animals. Study 1 compared dogs cats, found that were perceived as having more positive relationship qualities secure attachment-related characteristics, whereas cats negative avoidant characteristics. In addition, people relationships with involve less avoidance anxiety relative people. study 2, built on the findings 1, attachment was negatively associated wanting own pet, pet. These dimensions not dog, but lower higher cat. 3 longitudinal SPCA-type shelter visitors (510 participants, 169 reporting a...