Editing Comfort object (section)

== Use by adults ==
Adults may also use comfort objects. Many adults consider the comfort that security blankets provide as essential to their mental and emotional well-being.<ref>[http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2010/10/13/do-you-still-have-a-security-blanket/ Do You Still Have a Security Blanket?] Dr. John Grohol, PsychCentral, 13 October 2010</ref> Additionally, according to a 2011 survey by [[Travelodge]], about 35 percent of British adults sleep with a [[teddy bear]].<ref>[http://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2012/02/21/35-percent-of-British-adults-sleep-with-bear/UPI-49791329806031/ 35 percent of British adults sleep with bear] United Press International, 21 February 2012</ref> In a 2008 study, the Sony [[AIBO]] robotic pet was found to decrease loneliness among elderly in nursing homes.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.foxnews.com/story/study-dogs-robots-cheer-elderly|title=Study: Dogs, Robots Cheer Elderly|date=3 March 2008|publisher=Fox News|access-date=17 July 2009}}</ref>

The notion of a "comfort object" may be expanded to include representations of one's family, home, and culture. It is significant to the person and gives psychological strength and assistance by representing their emotional attachments. The object helps with one's [[capacity to be alone]].  These objects can include photographs, memorabilia, music records, and even artwork made with family members.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fdu.edu/newspubs/magazine/09ws/objects.html|title=Objects of Affection: And the Students Who Won't Leave Home Without Them|website=www.fdu.edu|access-date=16 November 2017}}</ref> With the increase in movement away from home, and sometimes constant movement from one place to another for job opportunities or immigration, it is very common for people to carry these items with them.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=http://www.chicagotribune.com/lifestyles/parenting/sc-fam-no-goodbye-comfort-objects-1017-story.html|title=Is it OK to hold on to your childhood comfort object?|last=Ben-Moche|first=Erin|work=chicagotribune.com|access-date=16 November 2017|language=en-US}}</ref> People may look to these objects for emotional support during transitional periods, such as assimilating to a new area, or when experiencing [[Psychological trauma|trauma]] or a significant [[Grief|loss]].<ref name=":0" />