Table 2.
Participant characteristics by intentions to participate with and without a dog adoption waiting list of up to 3 months
| Variable | Cases (n = 3472) | Yes (%) | No (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gender | 3328 | ||
| Male | 373 (11.2) | 132 (4.0) | |
| Female | 2309 (69.4) | 514 (15.4) | |
| Age (years) | 3328 | ||
| 18–44 | 1369 (41.1) | 373 (11.2) | |
| 45–64 | 1073 (32.2) | 225 (6.8) | |
| 65+ | 240 (7.2) | 48 (1.4) | |
| Education | 3305 | ||
| Less than year 12 or equivalent | 208 (6.3) | 54 (1.6) | |
| Year 12 or equivalent | 491 (14.9) | 122 (3.7) | |
| Trade certificate/diploma | 474 (14.9) | 109 (3.3) | |
| Bachelor’s degree/postgrad | 1492 (45.1) | 355 (10.7) | |
| Dog ownership status | 3322 | ||
| Previous dog owner | 1463 (44.0) | 360 (10.8) | |
| Current dog owner | 1071 (32.2) | 243 (7.3) | |
| Non-dog owner | 142 (4.3) | 43 (1.3) | |
| Gender | 2492 | ||
| Male | 247 (9.9) | 109 (4.4) | |
| Female | 1575 (63.2) | 561 (22.5) | |
| Age (years) | 2492 | ||
| 18–44 | 943 (37.8) | 330 (13.2) | |
| 45–64 | 729 (29.3) | 269 (10.8) | |
| 65+ | 150 (6.0) | 71 (2.8) | |
| Education | 2477 | ||
| Less than year 12 or equivalent | 144 (5.8) | 51 (2.1) | |
| Year 12 or equivalent | 339 (13.7) | 115 (4.6) | |
| Trade certificate/diploma | 331 (13.4) | 114 (4.6) | |
| Bachelor’s degree/postgrad | 999 (40.3) | 384 (15.5) | |
| Dog ownership status | 2486 | ||
| Previous dog owner | 1003 (28.3) | 355 (11.5) | |
| Current dog owner | 704 (40.3) | 287 (14.3) | |
| Non-dog owner | 109 (4.4) | 28 (1.1) |