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    This study examines twin transference, a rare psychoanalytic concept, revealing its complex functions beyond mirroring. It highlights how twin fantasies serve gratification and defense against intense object needs.

    Area of Science:

    • Psychoanalysis
    • Psychology
    • Object Relations Theory

    Background:

    • Twin transference, a fantasied twin relationship with the analyst, is infrequently discussed in psychoanalytic literature.
    • Kohut and colleagues recently described twinship transference as a variant of narcissistic mirror transference.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore the multifaceted meanings and functions of twin transference.
    • To challenge the narrow definition of twin transference as solely a form of narcissistic mirroring.
    • To advocate for a broader understanding within structural theory, considering its primitive nature and multiple roles.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of clinical data within a psychoanalytic framework.
    • Examination of transference paradigms and object representations.

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  • Application of structural theory to understand complex transference dynamics.

    • Main Results:

    • Twin transference serves multiple functions, including gratification and defense against intense object needs.
    • Twin fantasies offer an illusion of control over the object by blurring self and other boundaries.
    • This transference paradigm represents a partial narcissistic defense against acknowledging intense object need.

    Conclusions:

    • Twin transference is a primitive paradigm with complex functions, not reducible to a single type of mirroring.
    • Understanding the specific object representations in primitive transference is crucial.
    • Intense early object needs are best understood within a conflict model involving multiple psychological factors.