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Some observations on transitional object and infantile fetish.

H Roiphe, E Galenson

    The Psychoanalytic Quarterly
    |January 1, 1975
    PubMed
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    Transitional objects help children manage developmental stress. However, severe separation can cause these objects to be replaced by fetishistic ones, impacting healthy development.

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    Area of Science:

    • Child Psychology
    • Psychoanalytic Theory

    Background:

    • Transitional objects are crucial for infant development, aiding in managing separation and individuation.
    • Children navigate normal developmental stages, including anal-urinary and early sexual phases.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To illustrate the function of transitional objects in development.
    • To examine the impact of severe separation experiences on object relations.

    Main Methods:

    • Longitudinal observation of a girl's developmental trajectory.
    • Analysis of the child's use of objects during separation and individuation.

    Main Results:

    • The transitional object initially facilitated coping with developmental strains.
    • A significant separation experience at 18 months led to a preoedipal castration reaction.
    • The transitional object lost its function and was replaced by a fetishistic object.

    Conclusions:

    • Transitional objects are vital for managing typical developmental challenges.
    • Severe early-life trauma can disrupt the normal function of transitional objects, leading to pathological object relations.

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