The present study aimed to explore the presence (and any characteristics) of the imaginary companion in a group of 130 preschool children (M = 4.3 years; DS = 10.68 months) and to verify the associations between imaginary companion, fantasy gradient, cognitive abilities and psychological adaptation of the child. Results showed the presence of the imaginary companion in 19 children (14.6%) who positively described their imaginary companion and the relationship with him. Furthermore, the results showed that children with an imaginary companion have a higher gradient of fantasy, greater cognitive abilities, and a good psychosocial adaptation than children without an imaginary companion.
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Centre for Studies in Counselling (CESCO), School of Education, University of Durham, Leazes Road, Durham
Ward Jackson Primary School, Clark Street, HartlepoolCentre for Studies in Counselling (CESCO), School of Education, University of Durham, Leazes Road, Durham
Hunt K.
Robson M.
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Centre for Studies in Counselling (CESCO), School of Education, University of Durham, Leazes Road, Durham
Ward Jackson Primary School, Clark Street, HartlepoolCentre for Studies in Counselling (CESCO), School of Education, University of Durham, Leazes Road, Durham