Function predicts how people treat their dogs in a global sample
Nature Scientific Reports • Vol/Iss. 13 • Nature • • Published In • Pages: 1-11 •
By Chira, Angela M., Kirby, Kathryn R. , Epperlein, Theresa, Bräuer, Juliane
Hypothesis
Human-dog relationships are closer when dogs fill more roles in societies.
Note
Dogs receive more positive care, less negative treatment, and more personhood when they fulfill more functions in societies.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayesian model | Supported | p<.05 | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Personhood of dogs | Dependent | Domesticated Animals |
| Functions fulfilled by dogs | Independent | Domesticated Animals |
| Positive care for dogs | Dependent | Domesticated Animals |
| Negative treatment of dogs | Dependent | Domesticated Animals |