La presencia de mascotas en el entorno familiar y el bienestar psicológico en adultos

Abstract

Abstract: The study seeks to determine the association between psychological well-being and the relationship with the pet in adults. Adults are expected to perceive greater psychological well-being when they have more contact and affection with their pets and perceive lower associated costs. A cross-sectional, observational and prospective study was carried out in a sample of 203 adults from Loja, using the Ad hoc survey, the Monash scale of the owner's relationship with the pet (MPORS-M) and the Ryff Psychological Well-being scale. For the analysis of data, descriptive statistics, means, percentages were used while for objective 4 Spearman's correlational test was used. Relationships were found between: interaction owner-pet with positive relationships and personal growth; emotional closeness with self-acceptance, autonomy, purpose in life and personal growth; and the perceived cost with all dimensions of psychological well-being. It is concluded that there is a correlation positive between the psychological well-being of adults and their relationship with pets, being The Cost factor shows the greatest association with all components of well-being psychologica.