scholarly journals Family Member, Best Friend, Child or ‘Just’ a Pet, Owners’ Relationship Perceptions and Consequences for Their Cats

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 193
Author(s):  
Esther M. C. Bouma ◽  
Marsha L. Reijgwart ◽  
Arie Dijkstra
Keyword(s):  
Family Member ◽  
Survey Data ◽  
Living Environment ◽  
Household Composition ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Best Friend ◽  
Pet Owners ◽  
The Family ◽  
The Relationship

Describing the relationship with one’s cat in human terms might reflect an underlying anthropomorphic view of the relationship which might be associated with an owner’s behavior towards their cat and the cat’s living environment. Owners self-categorized the relationship with their cat as either a ‘member of the family’, ‘as a child’, ‘best friend’, or ‘a pet animal’. The extent to which owner- and cat-related factors influence these four relationship descriptions are examined in survey data of approximately 1800 cat owners. Differences in outdoor access, care during absence of the owner, and access to the bedroom are examined between the four relationship perceptions. The owner’s age and household composition, ideas about their cat’s equality, support, and dependency, and whether their cat is a pedigree were significantly associated with relationship description and explained 46% of the variance. Owners who perceive their cat as a child or best friend see their cat as loyal, empathetic, equal to family, and dependent on them for love and care. Their cats are less often left in the care of others, are allowed more often in the bedroom and have less often (unrestricted) outdoor access. Moreover, cats perceived as children are more likely to live in a multi-cat household. Our results provide insight in the factors that are related to different (anthropomorphic) perceptions of the human–cat relationship and how perceptions relate to the living environment of cats.

Family Firms, Social Responsibility, and Non-Family Member Employees Identification

Think India ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 10-19
Author(s):  
Ang Bao
Keyword(s):  
Resource Allocation ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Family Member ◽  
Program Implementation ◽  
Social Identity Theory ◽  
Family Firms ◽  
The Family ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Csr Engagement

The objective of this paper is to find the relationship between family firms’ CSR engagement and their non-family member employees’ organisational identification. Drawing upon the existing literature on social identity theory, corporate social responsibility and family firms, the author proposes that family firms engage actively in CSR programs in a balanced manner to increase non-family member employees’ organisational identification. The findings of the research suggest that by developing and implementing balanced CSR programs, and actively getting engaged in CSR activities, family firms may help their non-family member employees better identify themselves with the firms. The article points out that due to unbalanced CSR resource allocation, family firms face the problem of inefficient CSR program implementation, and are suggested to switch alternatively to an improved scheme. Family firms may be advised to take corresponding steps to select right employees, communicate better with non-family member employees, use resources better and handle firms’ succession problems efficiently. The paper extends employees’ identification and CSR research into the family firm research domain and points out some drawbacks in family firms’ CSR resource allocation while formerly were seldom noticed.

scholarly journals The influence of family-related factors on the succession process in small and medium-sized family businesses

2014 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 17-32 ◽  
Author(s):  
E Venter ◽  
C Boshoff
Keyword(s):  
Family Businesses ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Empirical Results ◽  
The Family ◽  
Managerial Implications ◽  
Succession Process ◽  
Family Harmony ◽  
The Relationship

In this study family-related factors that can influence the succession process in small and medium-sized family businesses are empirically investigated.  The dependent variable in this study is measured by two underlying dimensions, namely satisfaction with the process and continued profitability of the business.  The empirical results indicate that the family-related factors that influence both the aforementioned dimensions are the mutual acceptance of roles, the relationship between the owner-manager and successor, and family harmony.  The continued profitability of the business is also influenced by the agreement to continue the business. The existence of family harmony in itself influences the relationship between the owner-manager and successor, the agreement to continue the business, as well as the mutual acceptance of roles.  The managerial implications of these empirical findings are discussed and recommendations offered.

Civil Society and the Family

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Esther Muddiman ◽  
Sally Power ◽  
Chris Taylor
Keyword(s):  
Civil Society ◽  
Young People ◽  
Survey Data ◽  
Intergenerational Transmission ◽  
Extended Family ◽  
Dinner Table ◽  
The Family ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

The relationship between the family and civil society has always been complex, with the family often regarded as separate from, or even oppositional to, civil society. Taking a fresh empirical approach, this book reveals how such separation underestimates the important role the family plays in civil society. Considering the impact of family events, dinner table debates, intergenerational transmission of virtues and the role of the mother, this enlightening book draws on survey data from 1000 young people, a sample of their parents and grandparents, and extended family interviews, to uncover how civil engagement, activism and political participation are inherited and fostered within the home.

For the Boys in the Family: An Investigation Into the Relationship Between “Honor”-Based Violence and Endogamy

2015 ◽  
Vol 32 (9) ◽  
pp. 1332-1357 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joanne L. Payton
Keyword(s):  
Survey Data ◽  
Mediterranean Region ◽  
Kurdistan Region ◽  
Cousin Marriage ◽  
Classic Work ◽  
Contemporary Politics ◽  
The Family ◽  
Alternative Position ◽  
Original Survey ◽  
The Relationship

Germaine Tillion’s classic work of ethnology My Cousin, My Husband related so-called “honor”-based violence (HBV) to the institution of cousin marriage as a response to women’s entitlement to inheritance within the Greater Mediterranean Region. This article will scrutinize Tillion’s position using original survey data gathered in the Kurdistan region of Iraq, finding that although there is a correlation between HBV and cousin marriage, Tillion’s association of this with inheritance laws is inadequate. An alternative position is proposed, in which the relationship between HBV and cousin marriage is situated in coercion around marriage, intergenerational tensions, and in-group exclusivity, exacerbated by the contemporary politics of nationalist neopatrimonialism and an economy based in oil rentierism.

scholarly journals Living arrangements and health at older ages in rural Malawi

2016 ◽  
Vol 38 (5) ◽  
pp. 1018-1040 ◽  
Author(s):  
JACOB KENDALL ◽  
PHILIP ANGLEWICZ
Keyword(s):  
Physical Health ◽  
Older Women ◽  
Living Arrangements ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Household Composition ◽  
The Family ◽  
Kin Structure ◽  
Sub Saharan ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Mental And Physical Health

ABSTRACTSub-Saharan Africa's older population is projected to nearly double in size by 2030. At the same time, demographic changes have caused major shifts in the units primarily responsible for the care of older adults: the family and household. The purpose of this paper is to examine the relationship between household composition and health at older ages in rural Malawi. We use data from the Malawi Longitudinal Study of Families and Health, which contains detailed information on household and family structure, along with measures of mental and physical health (from the Short Form-12). We focus on several measures of living arrangements that are expected to be associated with health: overall household size, sex composition and kin structure (based on co-residence with offspring and grandchildren). Results show that: (a) older women who co-reside with offspring have better mental and physical health compared to those living only with grandchildren; (b) older men who live in larger households or in households with a higher proportion of females have better physical health.

scholarly journals The role of artificial photo backgrounds of shelter dogs on pet profile clicking and the perception of sociability

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (12) ◽  
pp. e0255551
Author(s):  
Fiona Lamb ◽  
Allison Andrukonis ◽  
Alexandra Protopopova
Keyword(s):  
Online Marketing ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Animal Shelters ◽  
Foster Families ◽  
Poisson Models ◽  
Pet Owners ◽  
Shelter Dogs ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Experimental Background

With the increasing prevalence of technology, the internet is often the first step for potential pet owners searching for an adoptable dog. However, best practices for the online portrayal of shelter and foster dogs remain unclear. Different online photo backgrounds appearing on adoption websites for shelter dogs may impact adoption speed by influencing viewer interest. Online clicking behaviour on pet profiles and human-directed sociability, broadly defined, has been previously linked to increased adoption likelihood. Therefore, the objective of this study was to determine the relationship between photo backgrounds of shelter dogs and online clicking as well as perceived human-directed sociability. In a virtual experiment, 680 participants were asked to rank the sociability and friendliness of four different adoptable dogs on a scale from 0–10. The photo background of each dog was digitally altered and randomly assigned to four experimental background conditions: 1) outdoor, 2) home indoor, 3) in-kennel, and 4) plain coloured. As a proxy for adoption interest, a link to the dog’s adoption profile was presented on each slide and the clicking behaviour of participants on this link was recorded. Mixed logistic regression and Poisson models revealed that background did not affect participants’ link-clicking behaviour (chisq = 3.55, df = 3, p = .314) nor perceptions of sociability (statistic = 6.19, df = 3, p = .103). Across all backgrounds, only 4.74% of presented slides culminated in participant link-clicking. Sociability scores also did not predict link clicking. Assessment of participant-related factors and dog ID revealed that link-clicking and sociability scores of photographs were influenced by differences between dogs themselves and unaffected by participants’ awareness of study hypotheses. We conclude that artificial background types did not affect participant responses. The results demonstrate the importance of empirical data in making marketing decisions in animal shelters. Understanding which aspects of online marketing materials impact viewer interest will provide guidance for both animal shelter personnel and foster families to improve the speed of adoption of the animals in their care.

The Influence of Successor-Related Factors on the Succession Process in Small and Medium-Sized Family Businesses

2005 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 283-303 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Venter ◽  
C. Boshoff ◽  
G. Maas
Keyword(s):  
Interpersonal Relationships ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Family Businesses ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Perceived Success ◽  
The Family ◽  
Succession Process ◽  
The One ◽  
The Relationship

In this study, successor-related factors that can influence the succession process in small and medium-sized family businesses are empirically investigated. This study was undertaken in South Africa among 2,458 owner-managers and successors in 1,038 family businesses. These respondents were identified via a snowball-sampling technique. A total of 332 usable questionnaires were returned. The dependent variable in this study, namely, the perceived success of the succession process, is measured by two underlying dimensions: satisfaction with the process and continued profitability of the business. The empirical results indicate that the successor-related factors that influence satisfaction with the process are, on the one hand, the willingness of the successor to take over and the relationship between the owner-manager and successor, on the other hand. The continued profitability of the business is influenced by the willingness of the successor to take over the business, the preparation level of the successor, and the relationship between the successor and owner-manager. The relationship between the owner-manager and successor is in turn influenced by the extent to which interpersonal relationships in the family can be described as harmonious. Based on these findings recommendations for successful succession are offered.

Succession planning and family business performance in SMEs

2017 ◽  
Vol 36 (3) ◽  
pp. 330-347 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mozhdeh Mokhber ◽  
Tan Gi Gi ◽  
Siti Zaleha Abdul Rasid ◽  
Amin Vakilbashi ◽  
Noraiza Mohd Zamil ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Family Business ◽  
Succession Planning ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Family Businesses ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Family ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the impact of preparation level of heirs and the relationship between family and business members on the performance of family business in small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Malaysia. Design/methodology/approach A quantitative research design involving the use of a survey questionnaire was implemented to investigate the influences of succession planning factors on the performance of family business in SMEs. The survey was conducted on 50 family business successors in Malaysian SMEs. Findings The result showed that the two studied factors – preparation level of heirs and the relationship between family and business members – have a positive impact on the performance of family business. Research limitations/implications The research concentrated on the performance of family business in SMEs in Malaysia’s southern region. The generalization therefore must be made very cautiously to the overall Malaysian SMEs. Practical implications The findings help family businesses to better understand the importance of the preparation level of heirs and the relationship between family and business members on business performance. This study shows the importance of key factors influencing succession planning so that the successor to the family business can bring the family firm to the next stage of success. Originality/value This study serves as a reference or guide for the management of family businesses to better understand the important factors for effective succession planning. It considers the best possible preparation and family-related factors affecting the end results of business, particularly in Malaysian SMEs.

scholarly journals Confidant Relations in Italy

2015 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 50-62 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jenny Isaacs ◽  
Francesca Soglian ◽  
Edward Hoffman
Keyword(s):  
Physical Health ◽  
Family Member ◽  
Health Benefits ◽  
Family Network ◽  
The Family ◽  
Italian Culture ◽  
Opposite Sex ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Mental And Physical Health ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Confidants are often described as the individuals with whom we choose to disclose personal, intimate matters. The presence of a confidant is associated with both mental and physical health benefits. In this study, 135 Italian adults responded to a structured questionnaire that asked if they had a confidant, and if so, to describe various features of the relationship. The vast majority of participants (91%) reported the presence of a confidant and regarded this relationship as personally important, high in mutuality and trust, and involving minimal lying. Confidants were significantly more likely to be of the opposite sex. Participants overall were significantly more likely to choose a spouse or other family member as their confidant, rather than someone outside of the family network. Familial confidants were generally seen as closer, and of greater value, than non-familial confidants. These findings are discussed within the context of Italian culture.

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