Factors Influencing the Development of Human–Animal Relationships at SeaWorld Entertainment Parks

IF 0.8 4区 生物学 Q4 MARINE & FRESHWATER BIOLOGY Aquatic Mammals Pub Date : 2023-05-15 DOI:10.1578/am.49.3.2023.294
S. Brando, C. Dold, Vinicius D. L. R. Goulart, T. Robeck
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While the existence of human–animal relationships dates back thousands of years, the effects of these bonds on animal well-being have only recently been examined in detail. The existing literature demonstrates that factors such as familiar human caregivers and persistent, predictable care may, for example, lower an animal’s fear response and improve overall welfare. The goal of the present study was to analyse how a range of variables, including age, sex, animal species, and previous bonds with a pet could influence the development of human–animal bonds between caregivers and animals at six affiliated zoological facilities. The present study is a survey of 201 animal caregivers focusing on their perception of the bonds shared between themselves and an animal with which they work and any experience with bonds they have with a companion animal at home. All respondents, regardless of the existence of a human–animal bond, also indicated their level of agreement with a series of general statements about human–animal relationships and their effects on animal management and welfare. The present study demonstrates that the type of animal species has a significant effect on the development of bonds between animals and their human caregivers, with a greater percentage of bonds developed between people and other mammalian species, and the smaller percentage of bonds between people and fish or reptiles. Personal identifiers, such as age, sex, or the number of years in the profession, did not have any significant correlation to bond development. In addition, having pets was also not a predictor of caregiver–animal bonds, though previous experiences with animal bonds did indicate a tendency to develop a bond. Overall, surveyed caregivers agreed with positive statements about human–animal relationships and their role in promoting better welfare for animals. Understanding the bonds shared by animal caregivers and the animals for which they are responsible is essential to fostering workplaces that consider the importance of the relationship between humans and animals, and the tangible benefits a positively perceived bond can have for both.
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影响海洋世界游乐园人与动物关系发展的因素
虽然人与动物关系的存在可以追溯到数千年前,但这些关系对动物福祉的影响直到最近才得到详细研究。现有文献表明,熟悉的人类照顾者和持续的、可预测的照顾等因素可能会降低动物的恐惧反应,改善整体福利。本研究的目的是分析一系列变量,包括年龄、性别、动物物种以及之前与宠物的关系,如何影响六个附属动物设施的照顾者和动物之间人与动物关系的发展。本研究对201名动物看护人进行了调查,重点关注他们对自己与工作动物之间共同纽带的感知,以及他们与家中伴侣动物之间纽带的任何体验。所有受访者,无论是否存在人与动物的关系,都表示他们同意一系列关于人与动物关系及其对动物管理和福利的影响的一般性陈述。本研究表明,动物物种的类型对动物与其人类照顾者之间的联系发展有显著影响,人与其他哺乳动物物种之间的联系比例更高,人与鱼类或爬行动物之间的联系百分比较小。年龄、性别或从业年限等个人识别因素与人际关系发展没有任何显著相关性。此外,养宠物也不是照顾者与动物关系的预测因素,尽管之前与动物关系有关的经历确实表明有发展关系的趋势。总体而言,接受调查的照顾者同意关于人与动物关系及其在促进动物更好福利方面的作用的积极说法。了解动物看护人和他们负责的动物之间的共同纽带,对于培养考虑人与动物之间关系重要性的工作场所,以及积极感知的纽带对两者都有实际好处至关重要。
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Aquatic Mammals
Aquatic Mammals MARINE & FRESHWATER BIOLOGY-ZOOLOGY
CiteScore
1.60
自引率
16.70%
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99
审稿时长
>12 weeks
期刊介绍: Aquatic Mammals is a peer-reviewed journal sponsored by the European Association for Aquatic Mammals (EAAM), the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums (AMMPA), and the International Marine Animal Trainers’ Association (IMATA). Aquatic Mammals publishes articles related to marine mammals (whales, dolphins, seals, fur seals, sea lions, walrus, dugongs, manatees, sea otters, and polar bears). Topics of publication on both captive animals and wild marine mammals include aspects of husbandry; behavior; conservation; veterinary medicine; anatomy; physiology; training; population trends; and the effects of pollution, climate change, and noise.
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