Table 2 Principal components analysis of dog outcome evaluation
From: A cross-sectional study of factors associated with regular dog walking and intention to walk the dog
Dog Outcome Evaluation | Comp.1 | Comp.2 |
|---|---|---|
Component name | Dog health and behaviour benefits | Dog health benefits |
Component description | Benefits both health and behaviour | Benefits dog health but not behaviour |
Outcomes: | Â | Â |
Benefits healthy weight maintenance | 0.37 | 0.49 |
Improved quality of life | 0.35 | 0.53 |
Decreased risk of disease | 0.35 | 0.14 |
Decreased boredom by keeping an active body and mind | 0.41 | -0.09 |
Improved socialisation | 0.39 | -0.05 |
Fewer behaviour problems | 0.39 | -0.40 |
Decreased separation anxiety and less nervous when left alone | 0.37 | -0.55 |