xxvi
1. Similarity
Similarity is the first thing that influences the relationships. Almost dyads are based on similarity. It is because first, similarity may be directly reinforcing. After
that, the fact that someone else has similarity of attitudes or qualities to our own way lead to a sense of confirmation of our views of the world. Likeness produces liking
not only for the adult people but also for children and the elderly, from people with various professions, and in various cultures. This is especially for those who are
satisfied with themselves. If you like yourself, you are gladly to have partner with someone like you.
20
2. Reciprocity of liking
There is a robust general finding regarding reciprocity of liking: we tend to like those who like us. Given information that another individual like us, we tend to
attracted to that person. The converse process seems to hold true as well: when we like someone, we tend to assume that they like us in return.
21
But sometimes, liking someone is not always shown by words but it can be shown indirectly through
behavior. One possibility is that such presence functions as an attachment figure to
convey security and safety. This suggests that attachment theory may be a broad enough tent to encompass animals as attachment .figures for humans, and vice versa.
In this research provides evidence that animal presence facilitates human social
20
Feldman, Robert S, Social Psychology: Theories, Research and Applications.USA: McGraw-Hill Company, 1985, p. 205
21
Ibid. p.211
xxvii approach and interaction for children and adults, both with Mader, Hart, Bergin,
1989
22
and without disabilities Hunt, Hunt, Gomulkiewicz, 1992.
23
Together, these research directions suggest that human interactions with animals, particularly
pets, affect human well being and functioning.
3. Positive Qualities
It is hardly surprising that people with meritorious qualities should be like more than those with disagreeable qualities. For example, we like intelligent, warm,
sincere, and competent people more than people who do not have those attributes. Sometimes we prefer people who display positive qualities that are a bit tarnished by
negative ones over people who seem to be without flaw. Therefore, the basic fact remains, we tend to prefer competent people to incompetent ones.
24
4. Physical Attractiveness and Liking
Kategori