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On early alienation from the self.

H M Rosenthal

    American Journal of Psychoanalysis
    |January 1, 1983
    PubMed
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    Early alienation from the self, often starting in infancy, can lead to a false self-image. This developmental disturbance, linked to accommodating parental needs, may cause basic anxiety and functional illness.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Developmental Psychology
    • Psychoanalysis

    Background:

    • Alienation from the self is theorized as a precursor to forming an idealized, or false, self-image.
    • The development of a false self-image is linked to the separation and individuation process.
    • Clinical observations suggest early self-alienation may originate in infancy.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore the origins and implications of early alienation from the self.
    • To investigate the connection between self-alienation and the formation of a false self-image.
    • To examine the role of infant-mother attachment in the development of self-alienation.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review and clinical observation.
    • Analysis of developmental psychology theories, particularly separation-individuation.

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  • Examination of clinical evidence regarding early childhood development and attachment.

    • Main Results:

    • Early alienation from the self appears to be a disturbance during the initial attachment phase.
    • The severity of self-alienation correlates with the degree an infant sacrifices their real self to meet maternal needs.
    • A significant disparity between infant and maternal needs necessitates the repression of the infant's self, leading to blindness towards their own needs.

    Conclusions:

    • Repression of real feelings, self-awareness, and self-expression in early childhood results in basic anxiety and functional illness.
    • Early alienation from the self is a significant factor in the development of functional disturbances.
    • Further clinical research is needed to fully understand the developmental trajectory of functional illnesses stemming from early self-alienation.