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  • Gerontology
  • Attachment Theory

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  • Extreme object attachment can stem from interpersonal deficits or hoarding disorder.
  • Normative object attachment exists throughout life.
  • Secure interpersonal attachment is vital for older adults, but object attachment in this demographic is understudied.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the nascent field of object attachment in older adults.
  • To examine how aging-related changes influence object attachment.
  • To understand the diverse pathways of normative object attachment in later life.

Main Methods:

  • This study reviews existing literature on attachment theory and aging.
  • It synthesizes research on cognitive, emotional, and physical changes during aging.
  • The review considers the impact of life events on possessions and attachment.

Main Results:

  • Object attachment in older adults is influenced by cognitive, emotional, and physical aging processes.
  • Life events significantly shape how older adults perceive and attach to possessions.
  • Individual differences create varied trajectories for object attachment in later life.

Conclusions:

  • Object attachment is a developing area of research for older adults.
  • Understanding these attachments is key to comprehending psychological well-being in aging.
  • Further research is needed to fully explore the multifaceted nature of object attachment in later life.