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Blouin, David. "Animal Meanings: Understanding the Determinants of Dog Owners� Attitudes toward and Treatment of Dogs" Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Sociological Association, TBA, New York, New York City, Aug 10, 2007 <Not Available>. 2009-05-24 <http://www.allacademic.com/meta/p184680_index.html>

Blouin, D. D. , 2007-08-10 "Animal Meanings: Understanding the Determinants of Dog Owners� Attitudes toward and Treatment of Dogs" Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Sociological Association, TBA, New York, New York City Online <PDF>. 2009-05-24 from http://www.allacademic.com/meta/p184680_index.html

Publication Type: Conference Paper/Unpublished Manuscript Abstract: ABSTRACT Animal Meanings: Understanding the Determinants of Dog Owners� Attitudes toward and Treatment of Dogs In this paper, I investigate variations in dog owners� attitudes toward and treatment of dogs. Using quantitative analyses of a community sample of dog owners (N=329), I describe various attitudes and treatments of dogs and explain some of their important determinants. Contrary to previous research, I find no relationship between gender, race, age, area of residence, or income and attitudes. Also contrary to previous research, I find that education is negatively associated with attitudes. Furthermore, upon investigation of the role of animals in the lives of individuals and families, I find that the presence of children is negatively associated with attitudes toward dogs, but marriage is not. I propose that social psychological and cultural theory can help us better understand the changing role and meaning of animals in people�s lives.

Companion Animals at Risk: Violent Family Members' Attitudes, Perceptions and Treatment Of the Family Pet

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