Date of Award
2024
Degree Type
UG Dissertation
First Advisor
Prof. Au Yeung Tat Chor
Abstract
This study explores how the different aspects and variables will affect the experiences of animal adoption. Animal adoption is the process of adopting strays or abandoned animals, which is also an alternative to obtaining pets. The research provides a theoretical framework to further understand the dynamics of animal adoption in various dimensions, such as the drivers of animal adoption, the role of animal adoption organizations, and the normative expectations of animal adopters. This research attempts to empirically fill this topic's research gap to explain the relationship between the variables and adoption experiences. In this study, the adoption experiences will be examined with the concepts of human-human and human-animal relations, as well as the motivation for the animal adoption. These reflections will be highly related to the future support and programs for animal adoption in increasing the adoption rate. Qualitative methodology will be the research method in this study. A total of 8 interviewees who have adopted animals from formal and informal organizations will be interviewed to collect data in this study.
Keywords
Animal adoption, animal welfare, animal rights, animal adopter, animal shelter, Hong Kong
Language
English
Copyright
The copyright of this dissertation is owned by its author. Any reproduction, adaptation, distribution or dissemination of this thesis without express authorization is strictly prohibited.
Recommended Citation
Cheung, S. Y. C. (2024). Animal adoption experiences in Hong Kong (UG dissertation, Lingnan University, Hong Kong). Retrieved from https://commons.ln.edu.hk/socsci_fyp/22