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David L Lopez1, Alejandra Wortman2

  • 1Psichiatra infantile e dell'adolescenza e Psicoanalista, Medico Aggiunto, Dipartimento di Psichiatria/Psichiatria Infantile e dell'Adolescenza, New York-Presbyterian Hospital Westchester; Psicoanalista Membro del Centro Psicoanalitico di Filadelfia; Ex Presidente dell'Accademia Americana di Psichiatria Psicodinamica e Psicoanalisi (AAPDPP).

Psychodynamic Psychiatry
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The study links the rise in gender non-conforming adolescents to contemporary adolescent identity crises, involving rejection of assigned gender and reevaluation of gender roles. Further research is called for to understand this evolving clinical phenomenon.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Adolescent Psychiatry
  • Gender Studies

Background:

  • Contemporary adolescents increasingly present with non-conforming gender identities.
  • This phenomenon is theorized as a manifestation of the adolescent identity crisis, impacting family dynamics.
  • Erik Erikson's theory of adolescent identity crisis provides a foundational framework for understanding these presentations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the association between adolescent identity crisis and gender non-conformity.
  • To review historical terminology related to gender identity and adolescent development.
  • To illustrate the phenomenon and associated family conflicts through clinical case examples.

Main Methods:

  • Historical review of relevant terminology.
Keywords:
adolescenzacrisidisforiagenereidentitàinclusivitànon binario

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  • Presentation and analysis of four combined clinical cases illustrating the phenomenon and family conflicts.
  • Detailed examination of one specific case including clinical evaluation, psychodynamic diagnosis, and psychotherapy considerations.

    • Main Results:

    • The study highlights the complexity of adolescent identity crisis, manifesting in gender non-conformity and challenging conventional gender roles.
    • Clinical cases reveal significant family conflicts arising from these presentations.
    • Available resources for patients and families are identified.

    Conclusions:

    • The authors propose that gender non-conformity in adolescents may represent a facet of the broader adolescent identity crisis.
    • There is a need for further prospective, long-term research into this emerging clinical issue.
    • Understanding and addressing family dynamics is crucial in the therapeutic process.