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Envy and malignant envy

L Shengold

    The Psychoanalytic Quarterly
    |October 1, 1994
    PubMed
    Summary

    Envy evolves from destructive hatred in early development to jealousy with maturation. Malignant envy involves delusional beliefs of stolen possessions, posing resistance in psychoanalytic work.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Psychoanalytic Theory

    Background:

    • Envy originates in early psychic development with primal hatred.
    • Maturation modifies envy's intensity and transforms it into jealousy as object relations develop.

    Observation:

    • Malignant envy represents a regression to primal, murderous affective states.
    • Clinical presentation includes delusional intensity regarding envied possessions perceived as stolen.

    Findings:

    • Malignant envy is characterized by a defensive reaction involving projection and delusion formation.
    • This intense envy acts as a significant resistance in psychoanalytic therapy.

    Implications:

    • Understanding malignant envy is crucial for effective psychoanalytic treatment.
    • Recognizing these defensive mechanisms can aid in overcoming therapeutic impasses.