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On internal object relations.

¹University of London.

Journal of the American Psychoanalytic Association

|January 1, 1990

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This study explores internal object relations, proposing they are developmental structures influencing perception and interactions. These internal objects act as unconscious presences guiding clinical analysis.

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Area of Science:

Psychology
Psychoanalytic Theory

Background:

The concept of internal object relations is explored within non-Kleinian psychoanalytic theory.
Existing theories may not fully accommodate the subjective and developmental aspects of internal objects.

Purpose of the Study:

To define and integrate the concept of internal object relations into mainstream non-Kleinian theory.
To elucidate the developmental origins and functional impact of internal objects.

Main Methods:

Theoretical exploration and conceptual integration.
Analysis of subjective perceptual and fantasy experiences during child development.

Main Results:

Internal objects are proposed as non-experimental structures formed from early experiences.

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These structures significantly influence perception, thought, fantasy, current relationships, and transference.

Internal objects serve as organizing constructs in clinical psychoanalysis.

Conclusions:

Internal objects are foundational to psychological development and functioning.
They represent unconscious 'presences' that shape an individual's interactions.
The concept offers valuable clinical utility for both therapists and patients.