Exploring Social Desirability Bias in Perceptions of Dog Adoption: All’s Well that Ends Well? Or Does the Method of Adoption Matter?
Dogs are a popular companion animal in the United States; however, dog acquisition is often a contentious subject. Adoption is often cited as an ethical and popular method of acquisition but interpretation of the term ‘adoption’ may vary. In a nationally representative survey of...
Main Authors: | Courtney Bir, Nicole Olynk Widmar, Candace Croney |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2018-09-01
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Series: | Animals |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/8/9/154 |
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