Table 4.
Themes identified from participants’ responses to the Facebook discussion and differences between pro and anti primate pet keeping conditions.
| Theme | % of Comments in Anti Context (N) | % of Comments in Pro Context (N) | χ2 (Fisher’s Exact Test True Odds Ratio ≠ 0 p; 95% CI) | Example Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active Opt Out | 5.9% (N = 6) | 3.6% (N = 4) | 0.62 (p = 0.52; 0.12, 2.61) |
I would totally_never_respond to this discussion. |
| Aggression to Poster | 4.0% (N = 4) | 4.6% (N = 5) | 0.44 (p = 1; 0.24, 5.99) |
This is disgusting! Wild animals are NOT pets. They belong in the wild! |
| Monkey is Cute | 3.0% (N = 3) | 17.3% (N = 19) | 11.54 (p < 0.001; 1.90, 36.89) |
Monkeys are the cutest! |
| Monkey is Dangerous | 7.9% (N = 8) | 2.7% (N = 3) | 1.92 (p = 0.123; 0.05,1.42) |
Too many accidents can happen when keeping wild animals in your home. |
| Legal Doubts | 1.0% (N = 1) | 3.6% (N = 4) | 1.59 (p = 0.371; 0.36, 187.49) |
Adorable! Are monkeys allowed as pets in the US? |
| Monkeys Can Be Pets | 9.9% (N = 10) | 0 | 9.35 (p < 0.001; 0, 0.38) |
If properly cared for, monkeys can make great pets! |
| Reservations | 2.0% (N = 2) | 19.1% (N = 21) | 15.87 (p < 0.001; 2.70, 104.68) |
Is the home really a better place for monkeys than the wild? |
| Wild Animals Should Be Free | 28.7% (N = 29) | 15.5% (N = 17) | 5.43 (p = 0.03; 0.22,0.93) |
This is a wild animal and should not be contained in a cage. It has special needs and requirements that a normal person can not give it. |
| Wild Animals Require A Lot of Care | 14.9% (N = 15) | 9.1% (N = 10) | 1.67 (p = 0.209; 0.22, 1.45) |
Owning a monkey seems like a huge responsibility. |
| I Would Like a Monkey | 1.0% (N = 1) | 6.4% (N = 7) | 4.17 (p = 0.067; 0.84, 308.85) |
I would like one but i have 3 dogs allready hands full |