No matter how paradoxical it may seem, but in the modern youth environment, accustomed to using high-tech devices in everyday life, a simple toy called a spinner is incredibly popular. The device is intended for both recreational and therapeutic purposes, providing an anti-stress effect.
Observant people have probably repeatedly noticed how their interlocutors, during a conversation or pondering an idea, twist small objects in their hands, click an automatic pen button, draw curls on a piece of paper, wind a strand of hair around their finger, or perform any other repetitive actions.
Psychologists say that such manipulations help focus, relieve stress and have a beneficial effect on people who, for health reasons, find it difficult to concentrate on any task. And if earlier rosary beads, toys like yo-yos, hand trainers or small tops, unwound with only two fingers, served for such purposes, now spinners are at the top of popularity.
What is a spinner
An anti-stress toy is a simple construction made in the shape of a clover flower: three (sometimes two, four or more) small blades, in the center of which is a metal or ceramic bearing. The body of the device is most often made of multi-colored plastic, but there are also wooden, brass, copper or even titanium spinners.
The compact design of the toy allows you to carry it with you in your pocket or bag and use it during long trips in transport, waiting in line or as a distraction in states of increased nervous excitability. In addition, it is believed that the spinner has a beneficial effect on the development of fine motor skills and has a positive effect on the restoration of muscle activity after hand injuries.
Why use a spinner
According to some sources, fidget spinners were initially marketed as devices that could be of significant benefit to people of all ages, including children, with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, increased anxiety, and even autism. Subsequently, this opinion was often challenged due to the insufficient number of clinical studies, however, many teachers working with difficult children argue that spinners really have a very beneficial effect on the child's psyche.
Also, quite often these devices can be found on the windows of shops selling electronic cigarettes. This is due to the fact that people trying to quit smoking often experience symptoms such as excessive nervousness and irritability as side effects, and spinners neutralize this energy, directing it in a different direction.
How to use a spinner
The device does not require external or internal power sources, the rotation of the blades is carried out mechanically. To do this, hold the spinner with two fingers for its central part and with one click start the rotation of the blades. The time and speed of rotation will depend on the quality of the bearing and the material of the case: some expensive models can not stop for tens of minutes, making a rather bewitching impression on observers.
In addition to the usual observation of rotating blades, many fans of this toy practice various intricate tricks, arranging real competitions with a spinning toy. The video of a musician using spinning blades of a spinner as a pick for playing the bass guitar is widely known - this use of the toy borders on admirable skill.