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Examination of Life Satisfaction and Compassion Levels of Pet Owners

Evcil Hayvan Sahiplerinin Yaşam Doyum Düzeyi ve Merhamet Düzeylerinin İncelenmesi

Aysel Ergene(NİĞDE ÜNİVERSİTESİ, NİĞDE ZÜBEYDE HANIM SAĞLIK HİZMETLERİ MESLEK YÜKSEKOKULU)0000-0002-6692-4535
Neslihan Lök(Selçuk Üniversitesi Hemşirelik Fakültesi)0000-0003-1568-9659
Pages
195–206
Publication Date
2026-08-21
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Conclusion: In this research, it was found that life satisfaction increased as the compassion level of pet owners increased.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Objective: The aim of this study was to examine the levels of life satisfaction and compassion among individuals who own pets.
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Key Findings & Data:Methods: This descriptive and correlational study was conducted with the participation of 157 pet owners between 01.07.2022, and 01.03.2023.
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Conclusion & Impact:Conclusion: In this research, it was found that life satisfaction increased as the compassion level of pet owners increased.
🔬Design:Araştırma Makalesi
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⚙️Variables:Evcil hayvanlar · Merhamet · Yaşam doyumu

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Objective: The aim of this study was to examine the levels of life satisfaction and compassion among individuals who own pets. Methods: This descriptive and correlational study was conducted with the participation of 157 pet owners between 01.07.2022, and 01.03.2023. Data obtained from the Personal Information Form and the Life Satisfaction and Compassion Scales were analyzed using independent samples t-tests and One-Way ANOVA. Results: The difference between age and Life Satisfaction Scale (SWLS) is significant and the difference is due to the age of 42 years and above (p<0.05). The average scores of women in the SWLS and Compassion Scale are higher compared to men (p<0.05). The average scores of cat owners are higher in the SWLS and Compassion Scale compared to those who are not have cats (p<0.05). The difference between pet feeding time and Compassion Scale is significant and this difference is due to those who have been keeping pets for 7 years and above (p<0.05) There is a positive and strong correlation between compassion and life satisfaction (r=0.817, p=0.01). Conclusion: In this research, it was found that life satisfaction increased as the compassion level of pet owners increased.

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Amaç: Bu araştırma evcil hayvan sahiplerinde yaşam doyumu ve merhamet düzeyini incelemek amacıyla yapılmıştır. Yöntem: Tanımlayıcı ve ilişki arayıcı desende tasarlanan bu araştırma, 01.07.2022- 01.03.2023 tarihleri arasında 157 evcil hayvan sahibinin katılımıyla yürütülmüştür. Araştırma kapsamında Kişisel Bilgi Formu ile Yaşam Doyumu ve Merhamet Ölçeklerinden yararlanılarak elde edilen verilerinin analizinde, bağımsız gruplarda t-testi ve One-Way ANOVA kullanılmıştır. Bulgular: Yaş ile Yaşam Doyumu Ölçeği arasındaki fark anlamlıdır ve fark 42 yaş ve üzerinden kaynaklanmaktadır (p<0,05). Kadınların Yaşam Doyumu Ölçeği ve Merhamet Ölçeği puan ortalamaları erkeklerle kıyaslandığında yüksektir (p<0,05). Kedi besleyenlerin Yaşam Doyumu Ölçeği ve Merhamet Ölçeği puan ortalamaları kedi beslemeyenlerle kıyaslandığında yüksektir (p<0,05). Evcil hayvan besleme süresi ile Merhamet Ölçeği arasındaki fark anlamlıdır ve bu fark 7 yıl ve üzeri evcil hayvan bakanlardan kaynaklanmaktadır (p<0,05). Elde edilen sonuçlar, evcil hayvan sahiplerinin merhamet düzeyine paralel olarak yaşam doyumlarının da anlamlı şekilde yükseldiğini ve bu iki değişken arasında güçlü bir pozitif korelasyon bulunduğunu göstermektedir (r=0,817, p=0,01). Sonuç: Araştırmamızda evcil hayvan sahipleri bireylerin merhamet düzeyi artıkça yaşam doyumunun arttığı bulunmuştur.

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Ergene, A., Lök, N. (2026). Examination of Life Satisfaction and Compassion Levels of Pet Owners. Hemşirelik Bilimi Dergisi, Cilt: 9 Sayı: 2, 195–206. https://doi.org/10.54189/hbd.1745023

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