PET'S PSYCHOLOGICAL ROLES IN THE FAMILY
Abstract
The data of increasing amount of pets in urban families is observed. The necessary for psychological comfort human-pet communication is based on anthropomorphisation of the animal. The anthropomorphism is supported by contemporary urban culture and by request of people to the behavior and exterior of the pet. The case study based on systemic approach of 25 urban families with pet show three psychological roles, which pet may play: the agent of separation, the triangle family member, and substitutional family member.
About the Authors
A. . Varga
Институт Практической психологии и психоанализа
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
E. . Fedorovich
МГУ им. М.В.Ломоносова
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
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