Human–Animal Communication and Emotional Bonding: An Analysis of Pet Ownership and Social Behaviour in Jaipur, Rajasthan

Abstract

This study analyzes how human–animal communication and emotional bonding influence social behavior among young adults in Jaipur, Rajasthan. It aimed to explore links between owning pets, emotional ties, empathy levels, lower stress, also better social interaction. Info was gathered using an online survey focused on those aged 18–25, including details like gender, whether they have pets, along with views rated on Likert-type scales. The method checked areas such as seeing pets as part of family, chatting with pets, how often having a pet eases stress, sense of growing empathy, effects on social life, how media shapes opinions about street animals, backing kind ways to manage strays, choices about adopting animals, also beliefs that pets can sense human feelings. Simple stats helped spot common trends and recurring patterns.

A lot of people see their pets as part of the family, plus they tend to talk or interact with them regularly. Owning an animal often helps lower stress - quite a few survey answers pointed that out. When it comes to building empathy or improving social skills, most agreed it makes a difference. On top of that, folks generally back gentle ways to handle stray dogs rather than harsh methods. Instead of buying pets, many prefer adopting from shelters. News stories about strays do influence opinions; still, the general mood leans toward kind, neighborhood-based fixes.

Overall, having pets and bonding with animals seems to help young adults in Jaipur feel more emotionally balanced, understand others better, or connect socially. Cities might do well to support kinder ways to care for strays, encourage adopting animals, or use pet-based therapy for mental well-being.