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Theme and variation in the development of the first transitional object.

F Busch, J McKnight

    The International Journal of Psycho-Analysis
    |January 1, 1977
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    Infants

    Area of Science:

    • Child Psychology
    • Developmental Psychology

    Background:

    • Transitional objects, such as blankets, play a significant role in early childhood development.
    • Understanding the typical timeline and variations in a child's attachment to these objects is crucial for developmental assessment.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To elucidate the phenomenon of the 'first transitional object' and its developmental trajectory.
    • To explore the dimensions of a child's varying use of the first transitional object.
    • To examine factors influencing the establishment and relinquishing of attachment to transitional objects.

    Main Methods:

    • Observational study of infants and young children.
    • Longitudinal tracking of attachment to the first transitional object (e.g., blanket).
    • Analysis of developmental context and influencing variables.

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    Main Results:

    • Initial contact with the first transitional object often occurs around three months of age.
    • Attachment intensity typically solidifies by age two.
    • Most children relinquish their first transitional object between five and six years of age.

    Conclusions:

    • The first transitional object follows a discernible developmental pattern with critical periods for contact and attachment establishment.
    • Variations in this pattern can occur, and understanding these is important for developmental context.
    • Further research is needed to explore other variables affecting the transitional object's fate.