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A mirror to analysis.

M Cohen1

  • 1Institute for Behavioral Medicine, Good Samaritan Regional Center, Phoenix, AZ, USA. mariam@psychoanalysis.net

American Journal of Psychoanalysis
|January 6, 2001
PubMed
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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry and Psychoanalysis
  • Medical Humanities
  • Psychological Portrayals in Literature

Background:

  • Analysis of contemporary literature reveals a recurring negative depiction of psychoanalysts.
  • Three books by psychiatrists for a general audience were analyzed.
  • These books include two novels and a memoir of psychiatric residency.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the negative portrayal of psychoanalysts in books written by psychiatrists.
  • To explore the underlying reasons for these negative representations.
  • To suggest strategies for psychoanalysts to address this negative perception.

Main Methods:

  • Content analysis of three selected books.
  • Qualitative examination of character portrayals and narrative themes.

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  • Review of psychoanalytic literature and professional relationships.

    • Main Results:

    • Psychoanalysts are consistently depicted as arrogant, cold, uncaring, and venal.
    • The books suggest a critical view of psychoanalysis held by some psychiatrists.
    • This negative portrayal may stem from professional or educational dynamics.

    Conclusions:

    • Psychiatrists' writings present a negative image of psychoanalysts to the public.
    • Psychoanalysts may need to re-evaluate their educational roles and inter-professional relationships.
    • Addressing this negative "mirror" is crucial for the field of psychoanalysis.