Lack of adequate and appropriate interpersonal and/or environmental experience, usually in the early developmental years.
Isolation of an individual, especially an infant, from normal emotional stimuli. In infants this impairs mental and physical development.
Emotional deprivation refers to the insufficiency of affectionate care and nurturing relationships during early childhood, leading to an inhibition of normal emotional development. This condition may arise if a child experiences a lack of bonding in the initial months of life or endures frequent and prolonged separation from their parents within the first five years. The absence of loving attention and trusting relationships during this critical developmental phase can have significant consequences on the child’s emotional well-being and growth.
Children who have experienced emotional deprivation might exhibit impulsive behavior, struggle to handle frustration, crave attention, and face challenges with their intellectual development.