study:cats can connect with people like dogs

the study note that more cats live with people than dogs do worldwide.
children and their caretaker
human caregiver
attachment behavior is flexible and the majority of cats use humans as a source of comfort.”
Your cat is depending on you to feel secure when they are stressed out
The cats with secure attachments showed several signs of “reduced stress” levels, the study found. These cats were found to be more comfortable and effectively balanced their attention between the person and their surroundings.

However, the cats with an insecure attachment showed clear signs of stress. These included shaking of the tail, repeated licking or staying completely away from the caregiver.

Of the insecure cats studied, 84 percent were judged to be “ambivalent.” Twelve percent were found to be “avoidant,” while four percent were considered “disorganized.”
总结：针对现在许猫系少女的出现，对猫与人之间的关系与狗与人之间的关系做了比较。研究从猫的角度进行剖析猫的行为，从而反映人从猫身上获得的精神安慰。猫的主要功能就是可以缓解压力。让人有依附感。