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Intermittent decathexis--a type of parental dysfunction.

R A Furman, E Furman

    The International Journal of Psycho-Analysis
    |January 1, 1984
    PubMed
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    This study introduces intermittent parental decathexis, a frequently occurring dysfunction where parents withdraw emotional investment. This pattern impacts child development and is identified as a primitive defense mechanism.

    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Psychoanalysis
    • Child Development

    Background:

    • Parental dysfunction can significantly impact child emotional development.
    • Intermittent decathexis, a specific form of parental withdrawal, has not been previously detailed.
    • Understanding parental investment is crucial for child psychological health.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe and define intermittent parental decathexis.
    • To explore its relationship with depression and aggression.
    • To analyze its effects on child emotional development and its psychoanalytic underpinnings.

    Main Methods:

    • Clinical case material from child and adult analyses.
    • Contrast of intermittent decathexis with typical parental investment.

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  • Psychoanalytic interpretation of observed behaviors.

    • Main Results:

    • Intermittent decathexis is a frequently observed, though previously unreported, parental dysfunction.
    • This dysfunction is linked to subsequent depression and aggression in children.
    • It impedes progressive emotional development in offspring.

    Conclusions:

    • Intermittent decathexis represents a primitive defensive maneuver in psychoanalytic terms.
    • Recognizing this pattern is vital for understanding developmental impediments.
    • Further research into parental psychic defenses is warranted.