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Dog owners experience guilt and work-family conflict (WFC) similar to human parents. This pet-related guilt is often unrecognized, highlighting a need for support systems.

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  • Psychology
  • Human-Animal Studies
  • Occupational Health

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  • Guilt is an emotional state linked to perceived wrongdoing.
  • Parental guilt, often tied to work-family conflict (WFC), is associated with mental health issues like depression and anxiety.
  • Existing research primarily focuses on human parental guilt, leaving pet owner guilt understudied.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence and nature of guilt experienced by dog owners.
  • To explore the relationship between dog owner guilt and work-family conflict (WFC).
  • To compare dog owner guilt levels with those reported in human family studies.

Main Methods:

  • An online, anonymous survey was administered to dog owners.
  • Participants reported on their experiences of guilt related to their dogs.
  • Work-family conflict (WFC) and self-discrepancy (actual vs. ideal self as a dog owner) were assessed.

Main Results:

  • Dog owners report levels of guilt and WFC concerning their pets comparable to human parents.
  • A significant correlation was found between dog owner guilt and the discrepancy between actual and ideal self-perception as a dog owner.
  • These findings mirror patterns observed in research on human-only families.

Conclusions:

  • Pet-related guilt, particularly among dog owners, is a significant and often disenfranchised emotional experience.
  • The study underscores the need for societal and corporate recognition and support for pet owner guilt and WFC.
  • Practical solutions are needed to help dog owners manage guilt and WFC, especially as pandemic-related work changes continue.