The Oedipus Complex: Understanding its Dynamics, Development, and Potential Disruptions
November 24, 2023
The Oedipus complex, a concept introduced by Sigmund Freud, stands as a cornerstone in psychoanalytic theory. This intricate psychological construct involves a child’s unconscious attraction to the parent of the opposite sex, accompanied by feelings of rivalry or jealousy toward the same-sex parent. To gauge whether this complex unfolds harmoniously …