Recently, products called "decompression toys" have been very popular online. It is not rotten or broken, but it can be kneaded into various shapes at will, becoming a net red toy for young people and even children and teenagers. So, can "decompression toys" really be decompressed?
[Reporter visit: Online hot offline sales are also good]
Recently, the video of "decompressing toys" was very popular on the Internet, and many people wanted to buy it and try it. The reporter then visited a number of supermarkets in Nanjing and found that offline sales are now good.
[Psychologist: there is a certain effect but to master]
"Decompression toys" are diverse in style and relatively simple to play, and their prices range from a few yuan to dozens of yuan. Young people and children are the main group of buyers. So, can the "decompression toy" really decompress as its name suggests? The reporter consulted a psychologist.
Xu Zhi, deputy director of the Department of Psychology and Psychiatry at the Zhongda Hospital affiliated to Southeast University, said: "The reason why this type of toy is popular in the crowd shows that such people are stressed, and then there is a sign that they find it interesting and useful." For example, if a person is under pressure, he can also breathe out by pinching and pinching, which is a kind of release and venting. ”
However, psychologists also said that the effect of relieving stress through these decompression toys varies from person to person. If someone feels that the effect is not good, it can be replaced by other ways, after all, playing with toys is only a means, not an end. Especially parents, when they find their children stressed, can not rely too much on toys, emotional communication and companionship is more important.
Xu Zhi said: "Parents should pay attention to the company of their children, and it is very important to feel the feelings of their children's hearts. ”
【Beware of buying three no products, pay attention to hygiene when using】
In the interview, the reporter found that the quality of "decompression toys" was uneven, and even "three no products" appeared on the market.
Doctors remind that most decompression toys are in direct contact with the hand. In particular, this "sticky ball" itself is sticky and easy to stick to dust and debris. Pinch it in your hand to breed bacteria, and pay special attention to hygiene when using it.
(Reporting by Qian Jin and Yang Rong)
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