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The Body as a Transitional Object in Bulimia.
- Source :
- International Journal of Eating Disorders; Summer1982, Vol. 1 Issue 4, p57-67, 11p
- Publication Year :
- 1982
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Abstract
- In this paper we attempt to explore the unique meaning of the body for the bulimic patient. In contrast with Selvini-Palazzoli's view of the body as a persecutory object in anorexia nervosa, we suggest that a more primitive meaning or function underlies the role of the body in bulimia. Specifically the body becomes a transitional object, a vehicle for the representing of the maternal object and then the repudiation of her. A synthesis of the cognitive and object relations lines of development is presented to elucidate this role. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- BULIMIA
ANOREXIA nervosa
BODY image
BODY weight
EATING disorders
MEDICAL care
PATIENTS
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 02763478
- Volume :
- 1
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- International Journal of Eating Disorders
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 11976164
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1002/1098-108X(198222)1:4<57::AID-EAT2260010405>3.0.CO;2-H