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The second person.

Bonnie E Litowitz1

  • 1Faculty, Chicago Institute for Psychoanalysis, USA. belitowitz@aol.com

Journal of the American Psychoanalytic Association
|February 6, 2008
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Psychoanalysis uniquely focuses on the "second person" perspective, contrasting dyadic and dialogic models. The dialogic approach is proposed as superior for psychoanalytic science and its interdisciplinary contributions.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychoanalysis
  • Psychology
  • Social Sciences

Background:

  • Traditional sciences often adopt a third-person, objective viewpoint.
  • Psychoanalysis distinguishes itself by its focus on the second-person perspective.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To trace the historical development of the second-person focus in psychoanalysis.
  • To contrast the dyadic and dialogic approaches within psychoanalysis.
  • To advocate for the dialogic model as the most effective framework.

Main Methods:

  • Historical analysis of psychoanalytic thought.
  • Comparative analysis of the dyadic and dialogic models.
  • Conceptual argumentation for the dialogic approach.

Main Results:

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  • Psychoanalysis has evolved its focus towards interpersonal dynamics.
  • The dyadic model emphasizes direct interaction, while the dialogic model incorporates broader relational contexts.
  • The dialogic model offers a richer framework for understanding psychoanalytic processes.

Conclusions:

  • The dialogic approach represents a more advanced and suitable model for psychoanalysis.
  • This dialogic perspective highlights psychoanalysis's unique contribution to other scientific disciplines.