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SHS Web of Conf.
Volume 178, 2023
3rd International Conference on Public Relations and Social Sciences (ICPRSS 2023)
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| Article Number | 02014 | |
| Number of page(s) | 5 | |
| Section | Legal Regulation and Media Communication Research | |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/shsconf/202317802014 | |
| Published online | 23 October 2023 | |
Mechanisms of Pet Engagement in the Formation and Strengthening of Urban Social Support Networks: A Sociological Investigation
Shaanxi Normal Univercity School of Philosophy, Xi’an, Shaanxi, China.
In today’s urban landscape, an increasing number of residents are embracing pet ownership. The social support networks established through pets can effectively address issues of isolation and social disconnection within corresponding communities, bolstering individuals’ sense of identity and belonging, and contributing to the strengthening of social support networks. This paper employs field research methods, conducting interviews with pet owners in a community in Chang’an District, Xi’an City, Shaanxi Province, as well as on various social media platforms. The aim is to explore the mechanisms through which pets function within urban social support networ
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