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The development and organization of attachment: implications for psychoanalysis.
1Graduate School and University Center of the City University of New York, USA. Aslade@snet.net
Journal of the American Psychoanalytic Association
|February 24, 2001
Summary
Attachment theory, initially excluded from psychoanalytic records, is now being integrated with psychoanalytic theory. This paper explores their fundamental premises and clinical applications in child and adult treatment.
Area of Science:
- Psychoanalytic Psychology
- Developmental Psychology
Background:
- John Bowlby's attachment theory was historically marginalized within psychoanalysis.
- Recent advancements have facilitated a reconciliation between attachment and psychoanalytic theories.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the core tenets of attachment theory.
- To explore the relationship between attachment theory and psychoanalytic theory.
- To discuss the clinical utility of integrating these perspectives in therapy.
Main Methods:
- Theoretical analysis of attachment theory's fundamental premises.
- Comparative review of attachment and psychoanalytic concepts.
- Discussion of clinical applications in psychotherapy.
Main Results:
- Attachment theory's principles align with and enrich psychoanalytic concepts.
- Integration offers a more comprehensive framework for understanding psychological development.
- The combined approach has practical implications for therapeutic interventions.
Conclusions:
- A rapprochement between attachment and psychoanalytic theories is both possible and beneficial.
- Integrating these perspectives enhances clinical practice for both children and adults.
- Further exploration of this integration promises deeper insights into human psychology.