Negotiated bonds: The practice of childfree pet parenting
S Volsche - Anthrozoös, 2018 - Taylor & Francis
ABSTRACT The American Pet Products Association reports a decade-long increase of pet
spending, estimated to reach over $69 billion in 2017. In some cases, these owners apply
traditional parenting practices while nurturing their pets. Relatedly, a growing number of pet
owners identify themselves as “pet parents.” This study is the first known work to investigate
how identity plays a role in the growing population of pet parents. While previous research
into the pet parenting phenomenon has sought to quantify the demographics, spending, and …
spending, estimated to reach over $69 billion in 2017. In some cases, these owners apply
traditional parenting practices while nurturing their pets. Relatedly, a growing number of pet
owners identify themselves as “pet parents.” This study is the first known work to investigate
how identity plays a role in the growing population of pet parents. While previous research
into the pet parenting phenomenon has sought to quantify the demographics, spending, and …
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