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A note on narcissism

W W Meissner

    The Psychoanalytic Quarterly
    |January 1, 1981
    PubMed
    Summary
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    This study re-examines narcissism and the self, proposing a distinct psychology of the self. It explores implications for self-esteem and narcissistic object relations, suggesting a new framework for understanding psychological development.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Psychoanalysis
    • Self Psychology

    Background:

    • Hartmann's formulation defines narcissism as cathexis of the self.
    • The relationship between narcissism and the self requires further examination.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To re-evaluate the connection between narcissism and the self.
    • To explore the potential for a psychology of the self independent of narcissism dynamics.
    • To investigate implications for understanding perversions, development, narcissistic object relations, and self-esteem.

    Main Methods:

    • Conceptual analysis of Hartmann's formulation.
    • Theoretical exploration of the self and narcissism.
    • Examination of implications across various psychological domains.

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    Main Results:

    • Hartmann's formula (narcissism as cathexis of the self) is deemed valid.
    • The converse of Hartmann's formula is questioned.
    • A distinct psychology of the self is viable across perversions, development, narcissistic object relations, and self-esteem.

    Conclusions:

    • A psychology of the self can be conceptualized independently from, yet related to, narcissistic dynamics.
    • This independent framework offers new insights into self-esteem and object relations.
    • The study supports the viability of a separate psychology of the self.