Table 1. General characteristics of the participants

Category n %
Gender Female 207 83.1
Male 42 16.9
Age 29 years old or less 108 43.4
30 to 39 years 94 37.8
40 years old or more 47 18.8
Family type Living alone 66 26.5
Married couple 48 19.3
Living with parents or children 124 49.8
Others 11 4.4
Education High school graduate or less 75 30.1
College graduate or higher 174 69.9
Residence Daegu/Kyungpook 192 77.1
Seoul/Gyeonggi 48 19.2
Others 9 3.6
Dog ownership One dog 163 65.5
Two dogs 61 24.5
Three or more dogs 25 10.0