What is this study about?
We are doing a research study about what people expect and what motivates them when thinking about adopting a dog from a Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) shelter in NSW, their broad experiences with the adoption process, and how this relates to the post adoption experience.
Who is running the study?
The researchers listed here are running this study:
- Ian Johnston, A/Prof School of Psychology
- Georgie Caspar, PhD candidate School of Psychology and Senior Manager of Animal Behaviour at RSPCA NSW
- Haryana Dhillon, A/Prof School of Psychology
- Mona Faris, Post-doctoral research fellow, POCOG.
Who can take part in the study?
This study is suitable for people who would like to or have adopted dogs from RSPCA since June 2022. You must be aged over 18 years, able to speak and read English adequately and be willing to participate in a semi-structured interview.