Pathogenesis of Subjectivation in Post Digital Generation

Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.57017/jcapp.v2.i2.02

Author(s):

Vicenzo Maria ROMEO University of Palermo & School of Specialization in Psychoanalytic and Groupanalytic Psychotherapy (SPPGP), Italy

Abstract:

This article explores the distinctive psychological and social characteristics of Post Digital Generation. The core psychoanalytic challenge for these generation is the question of identity - how to define and construct it in meaningful way. Psychoanalysis offers valuable insights into this issue, particularly through the concept of subjectivation, which involves the development of an autonomous ego and the creation of a personal psychic space. Key functions of the subject include self-creation, self-belonging, freedom, shared illusion, and the ability to form psychic ties. Insecure attachment and inadequate mentalization processes with caregivers can hinder subjectivation, leading to defensive mechanisms such as alexithymia and narcissistic traits. Understanding these aspects is crucial for clinicians, highlighting the need for further research into the pathogenesis of subjectivation and its implications for identity formation in contemporary society.

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Romeo, V. M. (2024). Pathogenesis of subjectivation in Post Digital Generation. Journal of Contemporary Approaches in Psychology and Psychotherapy, Volume II, Issue 2, 23 – 49. https://doi.org/10.57017/jcapp.v2.i2.02

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