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linus blanket [1 record]

Record 1 2010-06-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Human Behaviour
DEF

A blanket or other familiar object that gives security or comfort to its owner.

CONT

A comfort object is an item used to provide psychological comfort, especially in unusual or unique situations or at bedtime for small children. Though many toddlers prefer a teddy bear or doll, a stuffed animal, a favorite blanket, or even a toy such as a dump truck could be a comfort object at some stages ... Some teenagers have been known to still sleep with comfort objects, though they will probably not talk to them as a small child might. Even adults can use comfort objects at times, as elderly people in nursing homes have been known to be comforted after being given a stuffed bear or doll. The theory is that this reminds them of the more serene moments of childhood.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Comportement humain
DEF

Objet qui apporte un sentiment de sécurité et d'apaisement chez l'enfant ou l'adulte.

CONT

On remarque chez la majorité des individus ayant un TPS [trouble panique avec agoraphobie] l'apparition de comportements sécurisants : besoin d'être accompagné, d'être près des portes de sortie afin de fuir facilement, transporter un objet sécurisant (p.ex., téléphone cellulaire), ne pas s'éloigner de sa maison, de sa voiture [...]

OBS

Au Québec, «doudou» est employé au féminin.

OBS

«Doudou» est le terme familier utilisé pour nommer l'objet qui apporte du réconfort à un enfant. Ce terme est aussi associé au concept pyschanalytique de l'objet transitionnel qui a aussi principalement une fonction de réconfort, mais dans le cadre d'un stade de développement bien précis.

Spanish

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