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Some studies show a coincidental link between some personality traits and the type of domesticated animal owned. A 2010 study at the [[University of Texas]] found that the dog people in the study felt they were more social and outgoing than cat people, and saw cat people as more neurotic and open, (i.e., creative, philosophical, or nontraditional) than they.<ref name=":0">{{cite journal|doi=10.2752/175303710X12750451258850 | volume=23 | issue=3 | title=Personalities of Self-Identified "Dog People" and "Cat People" | year=2010 | journal=Anthrozoös| pages=213–222 | author=Gosling Samuel D., Sandy Carson J., Potter Jeff| s2cid=51860248 }}</ref> In a 2014 study at [[Carroll University]], Wisconsin, by Denise Guastello, of the 600 people surveyed those who said they were dog lovers were found to be more energetic and outgoing, and tended to follow rules closely. Cat lovers were seen as more introverted, open-minded and sensitive. The cat people in the study tended to be [[Dissent|non-conformists]], and scored higher on particular [[intelligence]] tests than dog lovers.<ref name=":1">{{cite web|url=https://www.huffpost.com/entry/cat-people-dog-people-intelligence_n_5412245|title=Cat People Are Smarter Than Dog People, New Study Shows|work=HuffPost|date=May 29, 2014|access-date=October 19, 2023}}</ref> Guastello, a professor of psychology, stated the reasons behind these personality differences stem from the pet owners themselves and the particular environment they prefer.<ref name=":1" /> This is supported by the study completed by the psychology department at the University of Texas as it stated that the two species have "real and perceived differences" meaning that they display their own personalities that would be best suited to particular people.<ref name=":0" /> Cat behaviorist Jackson Galaxy finds that each person, cat and dog have their own personalities and quirks no matter what stereotypes people imagine.<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPVBGE6uUS4 |title=Orange Cat Behavior: The Truth About Orange Cats |date=2023-06-24 |last=Jackson Galaxy |access-date=2024-08-17 |via=YouTube}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=BOOKS |url=https://www.jacksongalaxy.com/collections/books |access-date=2024-08-17 |website=Jackson Galaxy |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Jackson Galaxy |url=https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCheL-cUqfzUB8dfM_rFOfDQ |access-date=2024-08-17 |website=YouTube |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Ex99RuKqAw |title=Instantly Improve Your Cat's Life with these 7 Things |date=2022-09-17 |last=Jackson Galaxy |access-date=2024-08-17 |via=YouTube}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 19:48, 17 August 2024
The terms cat people and dog people refer to a person's domesticated pet animal preference. Some researchers found that some people believed there were differences in character and behaviour between those who prefer cats and those who prefer dogs. It was also found that some people base a significant portion of their identity around their affinity for either cats or dogs. This builds on the perceived dichotomy between cats and dogs as pets in society.[1][2] In some cases, the two terms refer to people's self-identification, regardless of what pets they actually own, if any.[3] There are also those who love and own cats and dogs together.
Research
Some studies show a coincidental link between some personality traits and the type of domesticated animal owned. A 2010 study at the University of Texas found that the dog people in the study felt they were more social and outgoing than cat people, and saw cat people as more neurotic and open, (i.e., creative, philosophical, or nontraditional) than they.[4] In a 2014 study at Carroll University, Wisconsin, by Denise Guastello, of the 600 people surveyed those who said they were dog lovers were found to be more energetic and outgoing, and tended to follow rules closely. Cat lovers were seen as more introverted, open-minded and sensitive. The cat people in the study tended to be non-conformists, and scored higher on particular intelligence tests than dog lovers.[5] Guastello, a professor of psychology, stated the reasons behind these personality differences stem from the pet owners themselves and the particular environment they prefer.[5] This is supported by the study completed by the psychology department at the University of Texas as it stated that the two species have "real and perceived differences" meaning that they display their own personalities that would be best suited to particular people.[4] Cat behaviorist Jackson Galaxy finds that each person, cat and dog have their own personalities and quirks no matter what stereotypes people imagine.[6][7][8][9]
See also
- Cat lady, a usually derogatory depiction of a female cat person, but also has become an endearing term
References
- ^ "Dog People vs. Cat People: What Pet Preference Says About You". ABC News. March 9, 2012. Retrieved October 19, 2023.
- ^ Alli B. "10 Signs You Are A Crazy Cat Person (And Proud Of It!)". The Animal Rescue Site Blog.
- ^ Landau, Elizabeth (January 13, 2010). "How are dog people and cat people different?". CNN. Retrieved October 19, 2023.
- ^ a b Gosling Samuel D., Sandy Carson J., Potter Jeff (2010). "Personalities of Self-Identified "Dog People" and "Cat People"". Anthrozoös. 23 (3): 213–222. doi:10.2752/175303710X12750451258850. S2CID 51860248.
{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ a b "Cat People Are Smarter Than Dog People, New Study Shows". HuffPost. May 29, 2014. Retrieved October 19, 2023.
- ^ Jackson Galaxy (2023-06-24). Orange Cat Behavior: The Truth About Orange Cats. Retrieved 2024-08-17 – via YouTube.
- ^ "BOOKS". Jackson Galaxy. Retrieved 2024-08-17.
- ^ "Jackson Galaxy". YouTube. Retrieved 2024-08-17.
- ^ Jackson Galaxy (2022-09-17). Instantly Improve Your Cat's Life with these 7 Things. Retrieved 2024-08-17 – via YouTube.
Further reading
- Gosling Samuel D., Sandy Carson J., Potter Jeff (2010). "Personalities of Self-Identified "Dog People" and "Cat People"". Anthrozoös. 23 (3): 213–222. doi:10.2752/175303710X12750451258850. S2CID 51860248.
{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - Perrine, Rose M; Osbourne, Hannah L (2015). "Personality Characteristics of Dog and Cat Persons". Anthrozoös. 11: 33–40. doi:10.1080/08927936.1998.11425085.
- Parsons, Christine E.; LeBeau, Richard T.; Kringelbach, Morten L.; Young, Katherine S. (2019-08-21). "Pawsitively sad: pet-owners are more sensitive to negative emotion in animal distress vocalizations". Royal Society Open Science. 6 (8). Royal Society: 181555. Bibcode:2019RSOS....681555P. doi:10.1098/rsos.181555. ISSN 2054-5703. PMC 6731714. PMID 31598218.
- Alba, Beatrice; Haslam, Nick (2015-04-28). "Dog People and Cat People Differ on Dominance-Related Traits" (PDF). Anthrozoös. 28 (1). Bloomsbury Publishing: 37–44. doi:10.2752/089279315X14129350721858. S2CID 145750577. Retrieved 2020-02-09.
- Woodward, Lucinda E.; Bauer, Amy L. (2007). "People and Their Pets: A Relational Perspective on Interpersonal Complementarity and Attachment in Companion Animal Owners". Society and Animals. 15 (2). Animals & Society Institute: 169–189. doi:10.1163/156853007X187117. Retrieved 2020-02-09.