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Psychoanalytic views of aggression: some theoretical problems.

J Pedder1

  • 1Psychotherapy Unit, Maudsley Hospital, Denmark Hill, London, UK.

The British Journal of Medical Psychology
|June 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Psychoanalytic theories of aggression are reviewed, exploring its late arrival as a major drive, the death instinct, and primary vs. secondary aggression theories. The review also examines aggression turned inward, seen in depression and self-harm.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychoanalytic Theory
  • Psychology
  • Aggression Studies

Background:

  • The concept of aggression as a primary drive emerged relatively late in psychoanalytic theory.
  • Freud's concept of a 'death instinct' remains contentious and influenced early aggression theories.
  • Existing theories of aggression can be categorized as primary or secondary in different contexts.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and analyze various problems and complexities within psychoanalytic theories of aggression.
  • To explore the historical development and conceptual nuances of aggression in psychoanalysis.
  • To examine the relationship between innate vs. frustration-induced aggression and its parallels with anxiety theories.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of psychoanalytic theories.

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  • Conceptual analysis of aggression as a drive.
  • Examination of historical factors influencing psychoanalytic thought on aggression.
  • Exploration of the link between aggression, suicide, and self-harm.

    • Main Results:

    • Aggression's late introduction as a major psychoanalytic drive is discussed.
    • The 'death instinct' concept and its potential origins are explored.
    • Primary and secondary aggression theories are presented in two distinct senses: innate vs. frustration-driven, and paralleling anxiety theories.
    • The connection between suicide, murder, and internalized aggression in depression is highlighted.

    Conclusions:

    • Psychoanalytic understanding of aggression is complex and multifaceted.
    • Theories of aggression have evolved, with primary and secondary models offering different explanatory frameworks.
    • Internalized aggression plays a significant role in self-destructive behaviors and psychosomatic disorders.