Man's Attachment to Objects: Mechanisms of the Link Between the Psyche and the Material
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Keywords: Attachment to objects, nature of attachment, significance of possessions., significance of possessions..
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Attachment is a crucial aspect of significant and enduring interpersonal relationships. The initial attachment bonds are established between infants and their caregivers, typically parents. However, humans continue to form attachment relationships throughout their lives. This lifelong process means that individuals experience various attachment figures, which can include both people and objects in their environment. Research in psychological sciences, particularly influenced by Bowlby's work, has primarily focused on human-to-human attachment, such as the bond between mother and child. In this study, we aim to demonstrate that, in addition to forming connections with other people, humans also develop attachments to non-human entities, specifically objects.
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