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Transformations of narcissism.

K Bragan

    The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry
    |June 1, 1989
    PubMed
    Summary

    Narcissistic individuals struggle with balancing separateness and belonging, leading to alienation. Transformations in narcissism may occur rapidly, offering new therapeutic possibilities.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Psychoanalysis
    • Developmental Psychology

    Background:

    • The self experiences a fundamental polarity between needs for separateness and belonging.
    • Narcissistic personality development is characterized by a failure to resolve this polarity.
    • This unresolved conflict results in a sense of self-distinction coupled with profound alienation.

    Observation:

    • Clinical case studies and literary examples illustrate the developmental challenges in narcissism.
    • Observations suggest that significant transformations in narcissistic patterns can occur with surprising speed.
    • This rapid transformation challenges conventional understandings of narcissistic development.

    Findings:

    • Narcissistic individuals exhibit a unique resolution of the separateness-belonging polarity, prioritizing distinction over connection.
    • Evidence from clinical and literary sources supports the potential for rapid shifts in narcissistic states.
    • Jungian concepts offer a potential theoretical framework for understanding these rapid transformations.

    Implications:

    • The possibility of rapid narcissistic transformation has significant theoretical implications for psychoanalytic theory.
    • Jungian psychology may provide valuable insights into the mechanisms underlying these shifts.
    • Understanding these transformations could lead to novel and more effective therapeutic interventions for narcissistic personality disorder.

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