The Impact of Human-Animal Interaction on Animal Welfare and Owners' Job Performance: A Study on Cats, Dogs and Birds.

IF 1.4 3区农林科学 Q2 VETERINARY SCIENCES

Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science Pub Date : 2024-11-13 DOI:10.1080/10888705.2024.2424579

Furkan Çelebi, Ceyda Karabulut

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Abstract

Human-Animal Interaction (HAI) has been significant since ancient times, initially with animals, especially dogs, assisting in hunting and food gathering. Over time, this relationship evolved into domestication, companionship, and therapeutic roles in society. In urban areas, pet ownership is widespread, driven by companionship, therapeutic benefits, and social status. This study focuses on urban pet owners due to structured work environments, allowing a clear examination of the relationship between HAI, animal welfare, and work performance. The study explores HAI's dual impact on animal welfare and the work performance of dog, cat, and bird owners. Key factors include psychological, social, and physical closeness in HAI; animal hygiene, physical activity, and loneliness for welfare; and work performance for owners. Data were collected from 404 pet-owning employees in Istanbul, with statistical analyses confirming tool validity. Results reveal a significant positive correlation (r = 0.568) between HAI and animal welfare, and a positive but smaller correlation (r = 0.215) between HAI and work performance. Findings support HAI's role in enhancing well-being, suggesting pet-friendly policies in workplaces to maximize benefits.

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人与动物的互动对动物福利和主人工作表现的影响：关于猫、狗和鸟的研究。

人与动物的互动（HAI）自古以来就非常重要，最初是动物（尤其是狗）协助狩猎和采集食物。随着时间的推移，这种关系逐渐演变成驯养、陪伴和治疗等社会角色。在城市地区，宠物饲养十分普遍，其驱动力包括陪伴、治疗效果和社会地位。由于工作环境的结构化，本研究将重点放在城市宠物主人身上，从而能够清晰地考察 HAI、动物福利和工作表现之间的关系。本研究探讨了 HAI 对动物福利以及狗、猫和鸟类主人工作表现的双重影响。关键因素包括 HAI 中的心理、社交和身体亲密度；动物卫生、体育活动和孤独感对动物福利的影响；以及主人的工作绩效。数据收集自伊斯坦布尔 404 名饲养宠物的员工，统计分析证实了工具的有效性。结果显示，人力资产指数与动物福利之间存在明显的正相关关系（r = 0.568），人力资产指数与工作绩效之间存在正相关关系（r = 0.215），但相关性较小。研究结果支持 "动物福利 "在提高幸福感方面的作用，并建议在工作场所实施宠物友好政策，以实现利益最大化。

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Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science 农林科学-兽医学

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3.90

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6.70%

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>36 weeks

期刊介绍： Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science (JAAWS) publishes articles on methods of experimentation, husbandry, and care that demonstrably enhance the welfare of nonhuman animals in various settings. For administrative purposes, manuscripts are categorized into the following four content areas: welfare issues arising in laboratory, farm, companion animal, and wildlife/zoo settings. Manuscripts of up to 7,000 words are accepted that present new empirical data or a reevaluation of available data, conceptual or theoretical analysis, or demonstrations relating to some issue of animal welfare science. JAAWS also publishes brief research reports of up to 3,500 words that consist of (1) pilot studies, (2) descriptions of innovative practices, (3) studies of interest to a particular region, or (4) studies done by scholars who are new to the field or new to academic publishing. In addition, JAAWS publishes book reviews and literature reviews by invitation only.