Liking Cats Is A Sign Of High Intelligence, Researchers Prove
People have long argued over whether cat lovers are just different, or secretly a little sharper than everyone else. This story leans hard into that debate, with a study that gives cat people a surprising boost in the intelligence department.
The article points to research involving college students and compares cat owners with dog owners, along with a few other personality traits that tend to follow each group. It is a simple premise, but the results make the whole cat versus dog conversation a lot more interesting.
And the final takeaway is the kind of thing cat people will happily bring up for years.
A study was conducted on 600 college students by Denise Guastello
Psychoanalyst Dr. Dan Gilbert, a renowned happiness researcher, states that "the personality traits associated with cat lovers often reflect a deeper level of introspection and sensitivity." This aligns with findings that suggest cat owners tend to be more open-minded compared to dog owners. Additionally, Dr. Susan David, an expert on emotional agility, emphasizes that "the preferences we have for pets can reveal much about our emotional landscape and how we relate to the world around us."
Cat people are also no more neurotic than dog owners, according to the study
Continuing, McKeown states that cat people stand up for what they believe in more, which reflects the independence that cats are generally known for.
However, the real kicker is yet to come
The study shows that cat people are more likely to have a university degree, and since higher-educated individuals generally tend to work longer hours, they choose pets that complement this lifestyle, which is usually cats due to their independent nature.
The study also proves that cats are more independent than dogs
Studies like this should always be taken with a grain of salt, as a much more extensive study would yield more fruitful results.
Let us know what you think in the comments.
Want proof cats are selective, check out how they pick their favorite human.
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