Uncovering Emotional Bonds: The Influence of Pet Attachment on the Psychological Well-Being of Pet Owners in Bali
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The presence of pets in human life not only provides social benefits but also impacts the psychological well-being of their owners. The Balinese community, living within a harmonious culture rooted in the values of Tri Hita Karana, demonstrates a unique relationship between humans and animals as part of life balance. This study aimed to determine the relationship between pet attachment and psychological well-being among Balinese people who own pets, particularly dogs. The study employed a quantitative approach with a correlational design. The sample was selected using accidental sampling from Balinese individuals who had owned dogs for more than one year, with a total of 171 respondents. Data were collected using the Lexington Attachment to Pets Scale (LAPS) and the Psychological Well-Being Scale (PWBS). The results of the analysis showed a significant positive relationship between pet attachment and all dimensions of psychological well-being, although the strength of the correlations varied. The dimension of positive relations with others had the strongest correlation, while life purpose had the weakest yet still significant correlation. The implications of this research indicated that attachment to pets could serve as a promotive and preventive strategy to enhance psychological well-being in the community through culturally rooted and community-based approaches.
Kehadiran hewan peliharaan dalam kehidupan manusia tidak hanya memberikan manfaat sosial tetapi juga berdampak pada kesejahteraan psikologis pemiliknya. Masyarakat Bali, yang hidup dalam budaya harmonis berbasis nilai Tri Hita Karana, menunjukkan relasi khas antara manusia dan hewan sebagai bagian dari keseimbangan hidup. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan antara pet attachment dan psychological well-being pada masyarakat Bali yang memiliki hewan peliharaan, khususnya anjing. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan desain korelasional. Sampel diambil menggunakan teknik accidental sampling dari masyarakat Bali yang telah memelihara anjing selama lebih dari satu tahun, dengan jumlah responden sebanyak 171 orang. Pengumpulan data dilakukan menggunakan skala Lexington Attachment to Pets Scale (LAPS) dan Psychological Well-Being Scale (PWBS). Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa terdapat hubungan positif yang signifikan antara pet attachment dan seluruh dimensi psychological well-being, meskipun kekuatan korelasinya bervariasi. Dimensi hubungan positif dengan orang lain menunjukkan korelasi paling kuat, sedangkan tujuan hidup menunjukkan korelasi terlemah namun tetap signifikan. Implikasi dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa keterikatan terhadap hewan peliharaan dapat menjadi salah satu strategi promotif dan preventif dalam meningkatkan kesejahteraan psikologis masyarakat melalui pendekatan berbasis komunitas dan budaya lokal.
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