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Psychoanalytic study of an unusual perversion
Journal of the American Psychoanalytic Association
|January 1, 1978
Summary
Psychoanalytic exploration revealed historical factors behind an unusual sexual perversion. The case study shows how analysis can lead to mature object relations and a shift toward heterosexuality.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Psychoanalysis
- Psychosexual Development
Background:
- Examines the psychoanalytic treatment of an unusual sexual perversion.
- Highlights the role of historical determinants in shaping ritualistic behaviors.
Observation:
- The patient initially presented with borderline character traits.
- Psychoanalysis revealed an underlying Oedipal situation, facilitating character development.
Findings:
- Identified key factors influencing the patient's outcome, diverging from homosexuality or transsexualism.
- Demonstrated the interplay of drive, defense, bisexual disposition, and identifications.
Implications:
- Suggests that psychoanalytic exploration is crucial for analyzing perversions.
- Indicates that successful analysis can facilitate a shift to heterosexuality and mature object relations.