You can read the full journal article here: "An attachment perspective on human-pet relationships: Conceptualization and assessment of pet attachment orientations".
These responses dovetail with results of other surveys that "consistently reveal very high levels of attachment to pets among the homeless" (Irvine, Kahl & Smith, 2012).
However, there was no evidence that girls were more or less attached to their favourite pet than were the boys, which is similar to previous findings of no gender differences in frequency of play or care-giving related to pets owned by children [ 28], but contrasts with other studies, where females scored higher on pet attachment than did males [ 13, 29].
This is most likely to happen shortly after the death of the pet, especially among owners who had very high levels of attachment to their pets.
Studies have found higher levels of insecure attachment in individuals with schizophrenia.
First, poorer mental health related to higher levels of romantic attachment insecurity and pregnancy anxiety.
In one of the Israel study experiments, dog and cat owners answered a pet attachment questionnaire intended to measure their emotional connection with their pet.
Gender, ethnicity and socioeconomic status were associated with pet ownership, and sibling status with level of attachment to the pet.
The 'Child Lifestyle and Pets' survey included questions about pet ownership, pet attachment, and dog walking.
This study provides evidence that, at least in this region, gender, ethnicity and socioeconomic status are associated with pet ownership, and sibling status is associated with level of attachment to the pet.
About my replacement self, I feel only average levels of attachment and revulsion, inconsequence.
