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A Psycho-Dynamically Oriented Reflection on Early Sexual Relationships in Pre-Adolescents
Luca Cerniglia1, Silvia Cimino2
1Faculty of Psychology, International Telematic University Uninettuno, 00186 Rome, Italy.
Children (Basel, Switzerland)
|July 29, 2023
Summary
Sexual energy is typically latent during pre-adolescence, a period of significant change. This latent energy gradually emerges during adolescence and later life stages.
Area of Science:
- Developmental Psychology
- Human Sexuality Studies
Background:
- Pre-adolescence is characterized as a transitional phase.
- Sexual energy is generally considered dormant during this period.
Discussion:
- The latency of sexual energy in pre-adolescence precedes its expression in later developmental stages.
- This developmental trajectory highlights a gradual unfolding of psychosexual development.
Key Insights:
- Sexual energy remains latent throughout pre-adolescence.
- A gradual emergence of sexual energy is observed starting in adolescence.
Outlook:
- Further research can explore the neurobiological and psychosocial factors influencing this developmental shift.
- Understanding this latency is crucial for developmental and clinical psychology.
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