Shame in relation to narcissistic disturbance.

Item request has been placed! ×
Item request cannot be made. ×
loading   Processing Request
Read More Add to Saved list
  • Author(s): Mollon P
  • Source:
    The British journal of medical psychology [Br J Med Psychol] 1984 Sep; Vol. 57 ( Pt 3), pp. 207-14.
  • Publication Type:
    Case Reports; Journal Article
  • Language:
    English
  • Additional Information
    • Source:
      Publisher: British Psychological Society Country of Publication: England NLM ID: 0370640 Publication Model: Print Cited Medium: Print ISSN: 0007-1129 (Print) Linking ISSN: 00071129 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Br J Med Psychol Subsets: MEDLINE
    • Publication Information:
      Publication: Letchworth Eng : British Psychological Society
      Original Publication: London [etc.]
    • Subject Terms:
      Guilt* ; Narcissism* ; Shame*; Adult ; Depressive Disorder/psychology ; Female ; Humans ; Interpersonal Relations ; Personality Development ; Psychoanalytic Therapy ; Self Concept ; Sexual Behavior
    • Abstract:
      For some patients, whose sense of self is fragile, shame may be a more important affect than guilt. It is suggested here that shame functions to enhance and preserve the sense of self, and that shame arises particularly in people whose early environment has impeded the emergence of a cohesive sense of self. Using a clinical illustration several features of shame are described, including its association with vision and with sexuality, and its role in certain kinds of depression; the early infantile precursors of shame are also discussed. The clinical implications are outlined.
    • Publication Date:
      Date Created: 19840901 Date Completed: 19841212 Latest Revision: 20190913
    • Publication Date:
      20231215
    • Accession Number:
      10.1111/j.2044-8341.1984.tb02580.x
    • Accession Number:
      6487551