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==References & Bibliography==
 
==References & Bibliography==

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Abandonment has a number of senses and is usually used within psychology in the context of humans.

The term can describe the loss of emotional and psychological support resulting from neglect or desertion, particularly by ones family or ones social group.

It can also be used to describe the feelings engendered in this situation, feelings of anxiety, loneliness etc.



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