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[The current status of psychoanalysis]

O F Kernberg1

  • 1New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center, New York.

Psyche
|June 1, 1994
PubMed
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This overview examines the current state of psychoanalysis in the US, including its scientific standing, organization, and training. It discusses psychoanalysis as a field of study, its diverse theories, and professional landscape.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychoanalysis
  • Psychology
  • Psychotherapy

Background:

  • The 1989 debate in Psychoanalytic Quarterly on the future of psychoanalysis.
  • The evolving landscape of psychoanalytic practice and theory.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a condensed overview of psychoanalysis in the United States.
  • To examine the scientific status, organizational structures, and training models within psychoanalysis.
  • To present a personal perspective on psychoanalysis as a discipline and profession.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and synthesis of existing debates on psychoanalysis.
  • Reflective analysis of psychoanalytic theory, practice, and professional organization.
  • Comparative overview of the American psychoanalytic landscape with implications for Europe.

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Main Results:

  • Psychoanalysis is presented as a diverse field of learning with varied theoretical approaches.
  • The study outlines current training structures and professional organization in psychoanalysis.
  • The American psychoanalytic scenario offers insights applicable to the European context.

Conclusions:

  • Psychoanalysis in the US is a complex field with ongoing debates about its scientific status and future.
  • Effective training and professional organization are crucial for the development of psychoanalysis.
  • The insights gained from the American context have relevance for understanding psychoanalysis internationally.