Fig. 1
From: The mediating role of loneliness in the relationship between pet ownership and human well-being
Hypothesized moderated mediation model. The independent variable pet ownership was a categorical variable, categorized into three levels: never owned a pet, used to own a pet, and currently owning a pet. The mediator variable loneliness and the dependent variable well-being were continuous variables. The moderator variable was whether living with others.
