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Shame and the development of autonomy.
The Journal of the American Academy of Psychoanalysis
|January 1, 1987
Summary
Experiencing shame is vital for developing autonomy, similar to anxiety and depression. Understanding shame
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Developmental Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
Background:
- The capacity for experiencing emotions like anxiety and depression is recognized as important for psychological development.
- Autonomy is a key developmental milestone, involving independence and self-governance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the hypothesis that experiencing shame is crucial for developing autonomy.
- To delineate the sources of shame and its impact on autonomy.
- To examine gender-related differences in shame experience and management.
Main Methods:
- The study delineates the sources of shame.
- It discusses gender-related differences in shame experience and management.
- Case examples are used to illustrate the impact of shame on autonomy.
Main Results:
- A capacity for shame is hypothesized to be crucial for growth towards autonomy.
- Gender influences the experience and management of shame.
- The presence or absence of shame capacity significantly impacts autonomy development in both men and women.
Conclusions:
- Developing a capacity to experience shame is essential for achieving autonomy.
- Therapeutic interventions should consider the role of shame in autonomy development.
- Understanding gender differences in shame is important for clinical practice.