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Directions in psychoanalysis

R C Lane¹, B Quintar, W B Goeltz

¹Nova Southeastern University, Center for Psychological Studies, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314-7796, USA.

Clinical Psychology Review

|November 25, 1998

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This article introduces general practitioners to psychoanalysis, covering its history, theories of personality and psychopathology, and treatment methods. It also discusses the training, analytic process, and future challenges in psychoanalytic thought.

Area of Science:

Psychology
Psychiatry
Psychoanalysis

Background:

Psychoanalysis offers a comprehensive framework for understanding personality and psychopathology.
Its historical development involves significant theoretical contributions and evolving practice standards.

Purpose of the Study:

To familiarize general practitioners with core psychoanalytic concepts.
To provide an overview of psychoanalysis as theory, research, and treatment.
To explore the historical context and future directions of psychoanalytic thought.

Main Methods:

Review of psychoanalytic theory and historical development.
Examination of psychoanalysis as a treatment modality and research procedure.
Discussion of training requirements and the analytic process.

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Main Results:

Psychoanalysis serves as a theory of personality, an explanation for psychopathology, and a research methodology.
The practice involves specific postulates like the analytic process and psychodynamic interventions.
Historical factors, including professional struggles and interdisciplinary relationships, have shaped the field.

Conclusions:

The integration of structural and relational perspectives is crucial for the future of psychoanalysis.
Understanding psychoanalysis is essential for general practitioners in clinical practice.
The discipline faces ongoing evolution and challenges in its theoretical and practical application.