Topic
Self-envy
About: Self-envy is a research topic. Over the lifetime, 2 publications have been published within this topic receiving 2 citations.
Papers
Book•
7 Jul 1977
TL;DR: In this article, the author explains why it is so difficult to talk about self-envy and the difficulty of envisioning an internal world of objects, and explains the depth and scope of splitting and its function in the understanding of unconscious fantasy.
Abstract: Why is it so difficult to talk about self-envy? Because, answers the author of this book, of the difficulty of envisioning an internal world of objects. He goes on to explain the depth and scope of splitting and its function in the understanding of unconscious fantasy.
2 citations
Journal Article•
IBM1
TL;DR: The article suggests possible explanations for the formation of self-envy, emphasizing theformation of envious object representations and the construction of a part of the personality based on these introjections.
Abstract: Self-envy refers to envy of one's own inner resources. This term is an adjunct to the psychodynamic understanding of developmental self-arrest, defined as deliberate and defensive impairment of one's own abilities and accomplishments and the concealment of inner resources. The article suggests possible explanations for the formation of self-envy, emphasizing the formation of envious object representations and the construction of a part of the personality based on these introjections. The effects of self-envy on patient therapist relations are also described, focusing on two particular manifestations: attachment to the therapist as a defense against self-envy and attacking the therapeutic contract as one of the patient's assets. Excerpts from a case study are included.
1 citations
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| Year | Papers |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 1 |
| 1977 | 1 |