Abstract

VIDELA, Marcos Díaz  and  OLARTE, María Alejandra. Gender Differences in Diverse Dimensions of the Human-Canine Bond: A Descriptive Study in the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires. Rev. colomb. psicol. [online]. 2019, vol.28, n.2, pp.109-124. ISSN 0121-5469.  https://doi.org/10.15446/rcp.v28n2.72891.

Women seem to show more positive affection responses toward animals. However, men and women reported having an intense bond with their pets. Studies on the topic have been questioned for different reasons. Taking this into account, a descriptive study was carried out, comparing adult male and female dog-owners (n=425) belonging to three age groups (i.e., young, middle-aged, and seniors), in six relational dimensions (i.e., interaction, emotional closeness, costs, anthropomorphism, will to adapt, and benefits). Women scored higher in emotional closeness and anthropomorphism. Only young men showed a greater perception of costs than young women. No differences were observed regarding the sex of the dog-owner in the other dimensions. The article discusses the significance of the results, considering some potentially involved socio-cognitive aspects.

Keywords : anthrozoology; companion animal; gender differences; pet; human-animal bond.

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