PET PARENTS: IDIOSYNCRASIES AND CONSUMPTION BEHAVIOR(S)

Keywords: pets, dogs, cats, paternity, consumption

Abstract

Brazil has the third largest pet population in the world. That number denotes an intense economic activity related to the acquisition of goods and services. In addition, it marks a significant behavioral change of individuals and families. Still, studies focusing on human-pet relationship as a “means” and not as an “end” are scarce. Drawing on this, this study seeks to identify and discuss distinctive characteristics of the so-called “pet parents”. It also attempts to shed light on consumption practices common to this group. Based on qualitative exploratory research, it is suggested that the studied individuals seek to extend themselves and their family group. In addition, pet parents also seek pleasure and problems. Within this alloparental context, pet parents perform anthropomorphic practices, which, in turn, may be influencing their consumption decisions. Finally, two distinctive pet parenting profiles are drawn.

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Author Biography

Pedro De Conto, UFRGS, Universidade La Salle

Doutorando em Administração / Marketing pelo Programa de Pós-Graduação em Administração da Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Mestre em Relações Internacionais pela University of Westminster (Reino Unido) e Bacharel em Administração: Hab. Comércio Exterior pela Universidade do Vale do Rio dos Sinos (UNISINOS). Atualmente é professor da área de Gestão e Negócios da Universidade La Salle, Assessor Acadêmico de Extensão e Pós-graduação Lato Sensu junto à La Salle Business School.

Published
2023-09-24
How to Cite
De Conto, P. (2023). PET PARENTS: IDIOSYNCRASIES AND CONSUMPTION BEHAVIOR(S). Revista Interdisciplinar De Marketing, 13(2), 133-153. https://doi.org/10.4025/rimar.v13i2.66569