HOW PET PREFERENCE VARIESWITH THE VARIATION IN TRUST& OTHER PERSONALITY FACTOR

Background: A very common reason of people adopts a pet is for companionship. Dogs can serve as a deterrent to intruders and can alert their owners to potential danger, cats are known for their ability to reduce stress and anxiety, making them a well-liked option for people seeking a relaxing presence in their house. While dogs are known for their loyal and protective nature, cats can provide a sense of calm and require less maintenance. The aim of the study is to examined the differences in trust and other personality traits between persons who prefer dogs and people who prefer cats. Method: A comparative study was done among the 60 participates (33 dog owners 27 cat owners) using General Trust Scale & NEO-FIVE-FACTOR-INVENTORY. Result: The result of t-test shows that there is a significant difference in dependency & faith item of trust factor among the dog owners & cat owners. The dog owners show high mean score in dependency and faith item of trust than the cat owners. Also the result of t-test shows that there is a significant difference in neuroticism, openness to experience, agreeableness, conscientiousness among the dog owners and cat owners. The dog owners show high Mean score in openness to experience, agreeableness, and conscientiousness this three item than the cat owners. However, the cat owners also show high mean score on neuroticism than dog owners in personality factors.