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  • 1Loyola University of Chicago, 6525 N. Sheridan Road, 60626, Chicago, IL.

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Psychoanalytic views on religion are limited. This study proposes that adult maturation involves beyond-the-self identity and that religious values are crucial for a supportive environment in later life.

Area of Science:

  • Psychoanalytic theory
  • Developmental psychology
  • Religious studies

Background:

  • Traditional psychoanalytic theories of religion, like Freud's, overemphasize neurotic aspects and infantile origins.
  • This limits the understanding of religion's role in healthy psychological development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a new conceptual framework for understanding religion within psychoanalytic and developmental theory.
  • To argue for the significance of religious elements in adult maturation and self-completion.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis integrating Erikson's epigenesis with contemporary psychoanalytic and developmental theories.
  • Examination of identity formation across the lifespan.

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  • Erikson's concept of epigenesis is applicable throughout life.
  • Identity beyond the self is integral to human maturation.
  • A supportive, mirroring environment is essential for adult development.
  • Religious values, meanings, and communities form key components of this facilitating environment in later life.

Conclusions:

  • Psychoanalytic theory can be expanded to include a more positive and developmental view of religion.
  • Religious elements are vital for psychological well-being and completion in adulthood, particularly in later life.