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Emotional attachments in children's toy design dimensions and strategies: a grounded theory approach


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Hong, Yao and Alli, Hassan and Shaari, Nazlina (2024) Emotional attachments in children's toy design dimensions and strategies: a grounded theory approach. Evolutionary Studies in Imaginative Culture, 8.2 (1). pp. 960-971. ISSN 2472-9884; eISSN: 2472-9876

Abstract

Children's emotional attachments to toys foster trust and stability, impacting psychological growth. This study evaluates the concept of emotional attachments in children's toy designs. Employing a grounded theory methodology, it seeks to establish a conceptual framework for understanding the elements and principles of emotional attachments in toys. By shedding light on the factors that develop children’s emotional attachments with their toys, this research aims to inform the design and development processes of toys that promote healthy emotional development. The findings suggest that integrating a conceptual model of emotional attachments into the design processes can lead to the creation of toys that facilitate children's holistic growth and offer them positive experiences of emotional connection. Furthermore, the study proposes a conceptual framework for integrating emotional attachment into children's toy design and development processes. This has profound implications for toy designers, teachers, manufacturers, and education researchers aiming to enhance children's emotional well-being through play. © 2024, Raiya Academic International LLC. All rights reserved.


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Item Type: Article
Divisions: Faculty of Design and Architecture
DOI Number: https://doi.org/10.70082/esiculture.vi.1219
Publisher: Raiya Academic International
Keywords: Child development psychology; Emotional attachments; Children's toy design; Grounded theory; Conceptual framework
Depositing User: MS. HADIZAH NORDIN
Date Deposited: 02 Mar 2026 00:13
Last Modified: 02 Mar 2026 00:13
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URI: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/120128
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