J Psychiatr Res October 2009 PMID 19467669

Correlates of cruelty to animals in the United States: results from the National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions.

Michael G Vaughn, Qiang Fu, Matt DeLisi, Kevin M Beaver, Brian E Perron, Katie Terrell, Matthew O Howard

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The overall discourse reveals a moderate level of agreement and interest, with discussions addressing demographic disparities and mental health connections, such as mentions of racial groups and antisocial behaviors. The tone varies from supportive to skeptical, and some comments attempt to challenge or analyze the societal implications, showing a collective curiosity and engagement with the research's potential impact.

AgreementModerate agreement

Many discussions reference and support the findings, particularly highlighting the mental health and social behavior links to animal cruelty.

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The posts show moderate interest, with some remarking on specific demographic groups, indicating curiosity about the study details.

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Several comments delve into discussing the implications, such as mental health screening and societal issues, demonstrating thoughtful engagement.

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The discussions suggest the publication has a meaningful influence by prompting debates on social and racial aspects of animal cruelty and mental health.

Abstract in brief

The study found that 18% of U.S. adults have exhibited cruelty to animals at some point in their lives, with higher rates among men, minorities (African Americans, Native Americans, Asians), lower-income individuals, and those living in the western U.S.
Cruelty to animals is linked to various antisocial behaviors and mental health disorders, including alcohol use disorder, conduct disorder, obsessive-compulsive and histrionic personality disorders, and pathological gambling.
Given these connections, especially among young, poor men with family histories of antisocial behavior, the study suggests that screening and mental health support should be used to prevent cruelty to animals and address related mental health issues.]

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@DylanJacks25987 @lilmoemusic @ElijahSchaffer I’ve never heard this claim before. Studies I found say that Native Americans and Blax abuse dogs the most. https://t.co/OATvaeAHUS

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@Naijella86 @White_Ghost187 Huh, that's funny, because according to a NESARC study, African-Americans and Native-Americans/Asians reported comparatively high levels of animal cruelty.... even with African-Americans only being roughly 13% of the American population... https://t.co/PriDw7skNT

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