An empirical examination of the conceptualization of companion animals
Abstract Background The extensive keeping of companion animals and the substantial monetary amount we spend on these animals indicate that they are highly valued. Although the benefits humans derive from keeping cats and dogs have been extensively studied, how we conceptualize these animals has rece...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2018-05-01
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| Series: | BMC Psychology |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40359-018-0228-1 |