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The development of time sense: from object constancy to adolescence
Journal of the American Psychoanalytic Association
|January 1, 1987
Summary
This study explores the development of a child's sense of time during the Oedipal and latency phases. It highlights how cognitive, emotional, and environmental factors shape this evolving temporal perception.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Developmental Psychology
- Psychoanalytic Theory
Background:
- The development of time sense in children is a complex process influenced by cognitive maturation and emotional experiences.
- The Oedipal and latency phases represent critical periods for the emergence of temporal understanding.
- Previous research has not fully explored the interplay of psychoanalytic concepts and objective time-telling abilities.
Observation:
- Subjective time sense evolves dynamically, influenced by emerging cognitive abilities.
- Significant emotional themes, including the Oedipus complex and superego formation, impact temporal development.
- The introduction of objective time-telling capacity marks a unique developmental milestone.
Findings:
- The capacity to perceive objective time emerges for the first time during these developmental phases.
- Psychoanalytic concepts like Mother Time and Father Time offer insights into children's internal representations of temporal organization.
- Clinical observations show that time sense development can be normal, hindered, or integrated into psychological disorders.
Implications:
- Understanding temporal development is crucial for diagnosing and treating developmental and psychological disorders.
- The concepts of Mother Time and Father Time can be valuable tools in psychoanalytic therapy.
- Further research into the cognitive and emotional underpinnings of time perception is warranted.