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[Paradoxes in adolescence: break and continuity].

Y Dechristé1, C Bursztejn, R Ebtinger

  • 1Service Psychothérapique, C.H.U. de Strasbourg.

Annales Medico-Psychologiques
|March 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Adolescent psychopathology reveals paradoxical behaviors. Embracing paradox aids psychological continuity during crises, helping adolescents avoid impossible choices and enhancing therapeutic processes during hospitalization.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Adolescent Psychiatry
  • Developmental Psychology

Background:

  • Adolescence is characterized by paradoxical behaviors and psychological crises.
  • Understanding these behaviors is crucial for effective therapeutic interventions.
  • Previous studies highlight the complexities of adolescent psychopathology.

Observation:

  • Psychopathological studies indicate paradoxical behaviors are common in adolescence.
  • The concept of paradox can be analyzed to understand its role in maintaining psychological continuity.
  • Contradictions and impossible choices are frequently observed in adolescent development.

Findings:

  • Paradox serves to maintain the continuity of psychological life during adolescent crises.
  • By embracing paradox, adolescents can avoid being trapped in contradictory or impossible choices.

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  • The emergence of paradox can be intentionally fostered within the therapeutic process.

    • Implications:

    • Therapeutic strategies should consider leveraging paradox to manage adolescent psychological crises.
    • Hospitalization can be a context to intentionally provoke paradox for therapeutic benefit.
    • This approach may enhance the effectiveness of psychological treatments for adolescents.