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Oedipus complex and development of self.

H W Loewald

    The Psychoanalytic Quarterly
    |July 1, 1985
    PubMed
    Summary

    The Oedipus complex marks a critical developmental stage, moving from transindividual early life to individuated adult thinking. This shift is essential for developing advanced psychic structures and functioning in psychoanalytic psychology.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychoanalytic Psychology
    • Developmental Psychology
    • Psychic Structure

    Background:

    • Early psychic life is characterized by transindividual experiences, such as Kohut's selfobject transference.
    • These early stages form deep layers within individual psychic life.
    • The Oedipus complex represents a significant transition in psychological development.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the emergence of oedipal object relations as a crucial developmental stage.
    • To differentiate oedipal development from earlier transindividual psychic stages.
    • To explore the link between oedipal relations and the formation of individuated adult mentation.

    Main Methods:

    • Conceptual analysis of psychoanalytic theories on object relations and psychic development.
    • Examination of the transition from transindividual to individuated psychic functioning.
    • Literary analysis of John Keats's ideas on identity formation through 'circumstances'.

    Main Results:

    • The development of oedipal/postoedipal object relations is foundational for advanced psychic structure.
    • This development signifies a norm in psychoanalytic psychology and therapeutic practice.
    • Keats's concept of the 'soul' formation illustrates the oedipal complex's role in individuation.

    Conclusions:

    • Oedipal object relations are pivotal for achieving individuated adult mentation.
    • The progression beyond transindividual stages is key to mature psychic functioning.
    • Psychoanalytic frameworks and literary insights underscore the importance of this developmental phase.

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