Emotional insecurity: Cats’ unpredictable behavior can cause anxiety or mistrust in those who prefer certainty and clear answers.
Bad previous experiences: Negative experiences with cats in the past, especially during childhood, can influence current perceptions.
Need for personal control: People who seek to dominate situations may feel uncomfortable with cats’ independent nature.
Influence of upbringing: Growing up in an environment where cats were considered dangerous or unhygienic can leave deep-rooted prejudices.
Low tolerance for the unexpected: People with a highly structured personality may be disturbed by cats’ autonomy and spontaneity (climbing onto roofs out of nowhere, disappearing, etc.).
