This result surprised us, since previous studies had shown that women found men with pets to have higher potential as partners.
As that study cited (“Domestic Dogs as Facilitators in Social Interaction: An Evaluation of Helping and Courtship Behaviors”, Nicolas Guéguen & Serge Ciccotti 2008) is highly likely to be fabricated and made up, it’s not surprising that it might be contradicted by some real research. The first/corresponding author is Nicolas Guéguen, who is a notorious serial fabricator/retractor (see Retraction Watch’s regular posts on him). It is regrettable that neither Kogan, Volsche, or any of the commenters at The Conversation appear to be aware of this and cite it uncritically, rather than solely to chuck it into the trash bin...
As that study cited (“Domestic Dogs as Facilitators in Social Interaction: An Evaluation of Helping and Courtship Behaviors”, Nicolas Guéguen & Serge Ciccotti 2008) is highly likely to be fabricated and made up, it’s not surprising that it might be contradicted by some real research. The first/corresponding author is Nicolas Guéguen, who is a notorious serial fabricator/retractor (see Retraction Watch’s regular posts on him). It is regrettable that neither Kogan, Volsche, or any of the commenters at The Conversation appear to be aware of this and cite it uncritically, rather than solely to chuck it into the trash bin...