Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Actuarial Approach

Actuarial Approach

The actuarial approach, a statistical method originally developed for life insurance risk assessment, is widely used to calculate survival rates in clinical and population studies. This method accounts for participants lost to follow-up or those who die from causes unrelated to the study, ensuring a more accurate representation of survival probabilities.
Consider the example of a high-risk surgical procedure with significant early-stage mortality. A two-year clinical study is conducted,...

Freudian Psychology

Freudian Psychology

Sigmund Freud, an Austrian neurologist born in 1856, significantly influenced psychology through his exploration of the unconscious mind. His interest in patients suffering from hysteria and neurosis — conditions without apparent physical causes — led him to theorize the existence of an unconscious mind, a repository for feelings and urges beyond our awareness. Freud's innovative approach included techniques such as dream analysis, free association, and attention to slips of the tongue to...

Psychosexual Stages of Personality: Anal

Psychosexual Stages of Personality: Anal

Sigmund Freud's theory of psychosexual development describes the anal stage as occurring between 18 months and three years of age. During this period, children derive pleasure from controlling and releasing their bowel movements. However, they quickly learn that societal expectations impose restrictions on when and where this can happen. This stage marks a critical point where children begin to develop a sense of control and mastery over their bodily functions, as well as their broader...

Psychosexual Theory of Development

Psychosexual Theory of Development

Sigmund Freud's psychosexual theory of development suggests that early childhood experiences significantly shape personality and behavior. Freud proposed that development is discontinuous, occurring in five distinct stages, each defined by a focus on different erogenous zones. He believed that failure to resolve the conflicts specific to each stage successfully could result in fixation, potentially influencing behavior as adults.
The Five Stages of Psychosexual Development
Freud's psychosexual...

Psychodynamic Therapy

Psychodynamic Therapy

Psychodynamic therapies emphasize the exploration of unconscious processes and early childhood experiences as fundamental contributors to psychological difficulties. These therapies, deeply rooted in Freud's psychoanalytic theory, aim to uncover and resolve unconscious conflicts, granting individuals insights that promote emotional and behavioral healing. Contemporary psychodynamic approaches have evolved, integrating a broader range of influences and methodologies while still valuing the...

Psychosurgery

Psychosurgery

Psychosurgery, the surgical alteration or permanent removal of brain tissue to alleviate severe psychological conditions, stands as one of the most radical and controversial treatments in the history of mental health care. Its development and application have evolved significantly, marked by dramatic shifts in scientific understanding and ethical perspectives.
Historical Development of Psychosurgery
In the 1930s, Portuguese neurologist Antonio Egas Moniz introduced a surgical procedure designed...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Evaluation of the safety and bioactivity of purified and semi-purified glucoraphanin.

Food and chemical toxicology : an international journal published for the British Industrial Biological Research Association·2007

Same author

Evaluation of urinary N-acetyl cysteinyl allyl isothiocyanate as a biomarker for intake and bioactivity of Brussels sprouts.

Food and chemical toxicology : an international journal published for the British Industrial Biological Research Association·2003

Same author

Comparison of the bioactivity of two glucoraphanin hydrolysis products found in broccoli, sulforaphane and sulforaphane nitrile.

Journal of agricultural and food chemistry·2001

Same author

Effects of dietary phytoestrogen on global myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury in isolated female rat hearts.

American journal of physiology. Heart and circulatory physiology·2001

Same author

Preparative HPLC method for the purification of sulforaphane and sulforaphane nitrile from Brassica oleracea.

Journal of agricultural and food chemistry·2001

Same author

Effect of estrogen on global myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury in female rats.

American journal of physiology. Heart and circulatory physiology·2000

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jul 26, 2026

Continuous Theta Burst Stimulation of the Posterior Medial Frontal Cortex to Experimentally Reduce Ideological Threat Responses

Continuous Theta Burst Stimulation of the Posterior Medial Frontal Cortex to Experimentally Reduce Ideological Threat Responses

Published on: September 28, 2018

The mortality of psychoanalysts.

Journal of the American Psychoanalytic Association

|May 31, 2001

Summary

Male psychoanalysts exhibit a significantly lower mortality rate compared to general white males, physicians, and psychiatrists/neurologists. This finding suggests potential benefits from rigorous training and personal analysis in psychoanalytic professions.

Area of Science:

Medical Science
Psychiatry
Public Health

Background:

The health outcomes and mortality rates of specialized medical professionals are of significant interest.
Psychoanalysis represents a unique branch of mental health practice with distinct training pathways.

Purpose of the Study:

To compare the mortality rate of male psychoanalysts with other male professional groups.
To explore potential factors contributing to observed differences in mortality.

Main Methods:

Comparative analysis of mortality data.
Statistical comparison between male psychoanalysts and general white males, male physicians, and male psychiatrists/neurologists.

Main Results:

Male psychoanalysts demonstrated a statistically significant lower mortality rate compared to all three reference groups.

More Related Videos

Monitoring Neuronal Survival via Longitudinal Fluorescence Microscopy

Monitoring Neuronal Survival via Longitudinal Fluorescence Microscopy

Published on: January 19, 2019

Polar Histogram Visualization of Acute Stress Disorder Scale Scores for Comprehensive Clinical Assessment

Polar Histogram Visualization of Acute Stress Disorder Scale Scores for Comprehensive Clinical Assessment

Published on: December 6, 2024

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jul 26, 2026

Continuous Theta Burst Stimulation of the Posterior Medial Frontal Cortex to Experimentally Reduce Ideological Threat Responses

Continuous Theta Burst Stimulation of the Posterior Medial Frontal Cortex to Experimentally Reduce Ideological Threat Responses

Published on: September 28, 2018

Monitoring Neuronal Survival via Longitudinal Fluorescence Microscopy

Monitoring Neuronal Survival via Longitudinal Fluorescence Microscopy

Published on: January 19, 2019

Polar Histogram Visualization of Acute Stress Disorder Scale Scores for Comprehensive Clinical Assessment

Polar Histogram Visualization of Acute Stress Disorder Scale Scores for Comprehensive Clinical Assessment

Published on: December 6, 2024

The study identified potential contributing factors to this lower rate.

Conclusions:

Rigorous candidate screening and the mandatory personal analysis in psychoanalytic training may contribute to reduced mortality.
Further research is warranted to control for these specific factors and confirm their impact on longevity.