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Self, identity, and narcissism

D Beres

    The Psychoanalytic Quarterly
    |October 1, 1981
    PubMed
    Summary
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    The concept of self is crucial in psychoanalytic psychology, particularly in relation to identity and narcissism. This paper explores how understanding the self as a superordinate agency enhances structural theory and clinical practice.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychoanalytic Psychology
    • Psychological Theory

    Background:

    • The term "self" is an abstraction, but the concept of self is fundamental to psychoanalytic psychology.
    • The paper examines the relationship between the concept of self and structural theory.
    • Key associations include identity and narcissism.

    Observation:

    • The study investigates whether designating the "self" as a superordinate agency improves theoretical and clinical understanding.
    • The concept of self is frequently linked with identity and narcissism in both theoretical frameworks and clinical applications.

    Findings:

    • The paper explores the integration of the concept of self within the structural theory of psychoanalysis.
    • It discusses the prominent association of the self with concepts of identity and narcissism.

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    Implications:

    • This exploration aims to deepen the understanding of the self's role in psychoanalytic psychology.
    • The findings contribute to the theoretical and practical application of structural theory.
    • Illustrative cases are provided to support the discussion.