Not-So-Prestigious: Social Status Sensitivity Reduces the Adoptability Ratings of Non-Pedigree Cats in an Online Task.

The decision to acquire a pet is foundational to the emergence of a psychological bond between humans and their companion animals (HAB). Humans report social comfort and belonging as their primary motives for pet ownership. However, the popularity of "pedigree animals" suggests the presence of other...

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Published in:	Anthrozoös Vol. 38; no. 2; pp. 331 - 348
Main Authors:	Kerman, Kaan, Başar, Buketsu
Format:	Article
Published:	Taylor & Francis Ltd Apr2025
Subjects:	Social status Social belonging Pets Animal pedigrees Cat adoption
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