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The Little Nell Complex--an Oedipal variant.

G Parker

    The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry
    |September 1, 1976
    PubMed
    Summary

    The "Little Nell Complex" describes an oedipal relationship between a girl and her grandfather. Attachment theory concepts may offer new insights into understanding and treating such complex familial dynamics.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Psychoanalytic Theory
    • Attachment Theory

    Background:

    • The Oedipus complex traditionally focuses on erotic components.
    • Attachment behavior concepts offer a complementary perspective.

    Observation:

    • A case study illustrates the
    • Little Nell Complex
    • in a 17-year-old female experiencing depression.
    • This complex involves oedipal dynamics with parents and grandparents.

    Findings:

    • The study highlights the
    • Little Nell Complex
    • named after Dickens' character.
    • It examines oedipal relationships extending to grandparental figures.

    Implications:

    • Bowlby's attachment theory may be valuable for understanding oedipal behavior.
    • Attachment concepts can inform therapeutic strategies for complex familial relationships.