Bell, Taryn and Spikins, Penny orcid.org/0000-0002-9174-5168 (2018) The object of my affection:Attachment security and material culture. Time and Mind. pp. 23-39.
Abstract
Archaeological research into how objects affect us emotionally is still in its infancy, with our affiliative responses to objects - those related to socially close and harmonious relationships - being particularly understudied. Psychological research has however revealed that objects can have powerful effects on emotional wellbeing, acting as attachment figures which provide a sense of comfort and security in the absence of loved ones, and promoting the confidence to explore and develop positive relationships. Here we discuss the phenomenon of these attachment objects, drawing on recent survey research, and apply this concept to new interpretations of two particularly meaningful prehistoric artefacts - the Stonehenge pig ‘toy’ and the Hohle Fels ‘Venus’. We conclude that a better understanding of attachment objects will provide considerable insight into the emotional significance of particular cherished artefacts throughout time.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2018 The Author(s). |
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Institution: | The University of York |
Academic Units: | The University of York > Faculty of Arts and Humanities (York) > Archaeology (York) |
Funding Information: | Funder Grant number JOHN TEMPLETON FOUNDATION UNSPECIFIED |
Depositing User: | Pure (York) |
Date Deposited: | 31 Jan 2018 14:10 |
Last Modified: | 31 Jan 2025 00:06 |
Published Version: | https://doi.org/10.1080/1751696X.2018.1433355 |
Status: | Published online |
Refereed: | Yes |
Identification Number: | 10.1080/1751696X.2018.1433355 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:126877 |
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