A study reported by multiple outlets says that women generally feel more attached to their pets than men do. The research is attributed to scientists from the University of Lucerne. Both sources describe the finding as evidence that “cat ladies” or pet-attachment differences by gender exist, based on survey or research results discussed in the articles. The reports state that participants who identified as women expressed stronger emotional attachment to their pets compared with participants who identified as men. The articles present the study as confirmation of a commonly held stereotype, but they focus mainly on the direction of the difference rather than providing detailed methodology, sample size, or statistical measures. Overall, the coverage is consistent that the University of Lucerne study concludes women tend to report higher levels of pet attachment than men.