Table 2 R2 and unstandardised beta coefficients for hierarchical linear regression of demographic variables, likeability ratings, speciesism and individualising morality scores on APQ-total score.

From: Attitudes to animal use of named species for different purposes: effects of speciesism, individualising morality, likeability and demographic factors

Variable

ΔR²

ß

Step 1

0.223

 

Gender

 

4.15**

Age

 

0.073

Eating orientation

 

−9.44**

Step 2

0.026

 

Pet ownership

 

−2.18

Work with animals

 

1.69

Scientific training

 

2.48*

Education level

 

0.45

Step 3

0.287

 

Speciesism

 

−0.72**

Step 4

0.026

 

Individualising morality

 

−0.22**

Step 5

0

 

Likeability ratings

 

−0.022

  1. *Significant at 0.05 level.
  2. **Significant at 0.01 level.
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