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Primitive object relations and mechanisms.

H Rosenfeld

    The International Journal of Psycho-Analysis
    |January 1, 1983
    PubMed
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    This paper explores Melanie Klein's theories on early infantile object relations and defenses, focusing on projective identification. It details how these concepts, present from birth, shape infant psychological development and interactions.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychoanalytic theory
    • Developmental psychology
    • Infant mental health

    Background:

    • Focuses on Melanie Klein's foundational psychoanalytic concepts.
    • Examines theories of early infantile object relations and defenses.
    • Builds upon Klein's seminal papers from 1935 and 1946.

    Observation:

    • Details Melanie Klein's description of positive and negative object relations from birth.
    • Explores the emergence and significance of early infantile defenses.
    • Provides an in-depth discussion of projective identification.

    Findings:

    • Object relations and defenses are present from birth, according to Klein.
    • Projective identification is a key process in early infant development.
    • These concepts are crucial for understanding infant psychological functioning.

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    Implications:

    • Offers insights into the origins of psychological defenses.
    • Enhances understanding of early interpersonal dynamics.
    • Provides a framework for analyzing complex psychoanalytic processes.