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Object relations theory: cultural and social implications for psychotherapy with individuals
- Author:
- COHEN Carol
- Journal article citation:
- Smith College Studies in Social Work, 71(1), 2000, pp.35-49.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
In this article the case study of a girl called Rita highlights the importance of integrating a multicultural perspective with psychodynamic theory for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. Social constructivist theory suggests that the meaning and stigma of deafness influences the parent-child relationship as well as the numerous socialization experiences than an individual encounters. As this paper shows, the deaf community, with its unique linguistic, cultural, and social processes, played an integral role in developing whole object relations for Rita. This case exemplifies the importance of integrating psychological, sociocultural, and linguistic components, which are essential to the development of those who are deaf.