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An Empirical Analysis of Neighborhood Environmental Factors Influencing Dog Ownership: A Case Study of Seoul

Jeon Eun-Bi 1 이경환 2

1국토연구원
2국립공주대학교

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ABSTRACT

This study aims to analyze the characteristics of the local environment that influence dog ownership in Seoul. Using data from the 2022 Seoul Survey, a multilevel analysis was conducted to examine whether individual and household characteristics, satisfaction with the local environment, physical environmental features, and accessibility to pet-related facilities affect dog ownership. At the individual level (Level 1), factors such as individual and household characteristics (gender, educational attainment, housing type, Housing occupancy type, employment status, and average monthly household income) and satisfaction with the local environment (satisfaction with green spaces and cultural activities) were found to significantly influence dog ownership. At the regional level (Level 2), physical environmental features (accessibility to open spaces and walking trails) and Accessibility to pet-related facilities (accessibility to pet-friendly facilities and pet convenience facilities) were identified as major contributing factors. The findings highlight that not only individual and household characteristics but also local environmental factors are significantly associated with dog ownership. This study provides policy implications by emphasizing the need to establish spatial planning standards for pet-friendly environments in future national and urban planning.

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