Term ID: T4168

Object Attachment Theory

/object-attachment-theory/
Theoretical framework explaining emotional bonds formed with specific people or possessions that provide security and meaning.
Example: Models describing how transitional objects and attachment figures contribute to emotional development and psychological well-being.

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Reference: Ainsworth et al. (1978)