Understanding the human–reptile bond : an exploratory mixed-methods study

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Autor(a) principal: Azevedo, Alexandre
Data de Publicação: 2022
Outros Autores: Guimarães, Leonor, Ferraz, Joel, Whiting, Martin, Magalhães-Sant'Ana, Manuel
Tipo de documento: Artigo
Idioma: eng
Título da fonte: Repositório Científico de Acesso Aberto de Portugal (Repositórios Cientìficos)
Texto Completo: http://hdl.handle.net/10400.5/24158
Resumo: Research Areas: Anthropology ; Environmental Sciences & Ecology ; Sociology ; Veterinary Sciences
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spelling Understanding the human–reptile bond : an exploratory mixed-methods studyHuman–animal bondHuman–animal interactionOwnershipPpetsPortugalReptilesResearch Areas: Anthropology ; Environmental Sciences & Ecology ; Sociology ; Veterinary SciencesOwning reptiles (e.g., chelonians, lizards, and snakes) poses a great deal of challenges in terms of welfare and care, as well as conservation and environmental concerns. However, despite the large scale of the reptile trade, little is known about the motives for acquiring and keeping these animals. This research provides the first empirical investigation on the motives for owning reptiles as pets in Portugal as well as on the nature of the human–reptile bond. Using a mixed-methods approach, an online survey was used to gather the views and opinions of 220 reptile owners. Respondents described their affection toward reptiles using terms that denote affective states of increasing intensity: “to like”, “to love,” “fascination,” and “passion.” Four main categories of motivations for the long-term keeping of pet reptiles were identified: convenience, entertainment, companionship, and duty of care. Respondents perceived their pets as family members (64%) and as sentient beings, including the ability to feel “stress or fear” (≥ 80%) and “pain or discomfort” (≥74%). Snakes differed from lizards and chelonians in the sense that they were less frequently considered a “family member” (χ2(2) = 7.14, p = 0.03) and were perceived as less able to communicate (χ2(2) = 9.91, p < 0.01). Results suggest that human–reptile relations are driven by the same feelings as those previously reported for mammalian pets, although they are more diverse and nuanced by a sense of admiration and fascination for their mysterious nature and unusual behaviors. Building on these strong emotional bonds, promoting early education about wildlife conservation, and responsible pet keeping could play a crucial role in improving captive-reptile welfare.Routledge Journals,TAYLOR & FRANCISRepositório da Universidade de LisboaAzevedo, AlexandreGuimarães, LeonorFerraz, JoelWhiting, MartinMagalhães-Sant'Ana, Manuel2022-04-25T23:04:56Z2022-03-312022-03-31T00:00:00Zinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/articleapplication/pdfhttp://hdl.handle.net/10400.5/24158engAzevedo A, Guimarães L, Ferraz J, Whiting M, Magalhães-Sant’Ana M. 2022. Understanding the human–reptile bond : an exploratory mixed methods study. Anthrozoös. DOI: 10.1080/08927936.2022.205193410.1080/08927936.2022.20519341753-0377info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessreponame:Repositório Científico de Acesso Aberto de Portugal (Repositórios Cientìficos)instname:Agência para a Sociedade do Conhecimento (UMIC) - FCT - Sociedade da Informaçãoinstacron:RCAAP2023-03-06T14:53:48Zoai:www.repository.utl.pt:10400.5/24158Portal AgregadorONGhttps://www.rcaap.pt/oai/openaireopendoar:71602024-03-19T17:08:16.219081Repositório Científico de Acesso Aberto de Portugal (Repositórios Cientìficos) - Agência para a Sociedade do Conhecimento (UMIC) - FCT - Sociedade da Informaçãofalse
dc.title.none.fl_str_mv Understanding the human–reptile bond : an exploratory mixed-methods study
title Understanding the human–reptile bond : an exploratory mixed-methods study
spellingShingle Understanding the human–reptile bond : an exploratory mixed-methods study
Azevedo, Alexandre
Human–animal bond
Human–animal interaction
Ownership
Ppets
Portugal
Reptiles
title_short Understanding the human–reptile bond : an exploratory mixed-methods study
title_full Understanding the human–reptile bond : an exploratory mixed-methods study
title_fullStr Understanding the human–reptile bond : an exploratory mixed-methods study
title_full_unstemmed Understanding the human–reptile bond : an exploratory mixed-methods study
title_sort Understanding the human–reptile bond : an exploratory mixed-methods study
author Azevedo, Alexandre
author_facet Azevedo, Alexandre
Guimarães, Leonor
Ferraz, Joel
Whiting, Martin
Magalhães-Sant'Ana, Manuel
author_role author
author2 Guimarães, Leonor
Ferraz, Joel
Whiting, Martin
Magalhães-Sant'Ana, Manuel
author2_role author
author
author
author
dc.contributor.none.fl_str_mv Repositório da Universidade de Lisboa
dc.contributor.author.fl_str_mv Azevedo, Alexandre
Guimarães, Leonor
Ferraz, Joel
Whiting, Martin
Magalhães-Sant'Ana, Manuel
dc.subject.por.fl_str_mv Human–animal bond
Human–animal interaction
Ownership
Ppets
Portugal
Reptiles
topic Human–animal bond
Human–animal interaction
Ownership
Ppets
Portugal
Reptiles
description Research Areas: Anthropology ; Environmental Sciences & Ecology ; Sociology ; Veterinary Sciences
publishDate 2022
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2022-03-31
2022-03-31T00:00:00Z
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