Citation

De Luca M. Evol. Psychiatr. (Paris) 2010; 75(1): 165-181.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2010, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.evopsy.2009.12.013

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Since the first occurrences reported in the early 1800s, self-cutting has been associated with sexual abuse. Recent studies show that incest represents a proximity risk for self-cutting, rather than an etiological factor. Our theory demonstrates the persistence of a psychic pattern characterized by partial drives with a particular emphasis on cruelty, mastery drive, and scopic drive, which influence both the root causes for self-cutting and also the way it is inflicted. Sibling incest sustains a partial logic and therefore delays the genital maturity. As for partial drive, the evolution of self-cutting is multiple. It could be only a moment easing the coming up of femininity, or a way to deal with lost using mastery, it could become a standard part of masochist-driven perversion, or also remain as a compulsive attitude blocking any mental process, leaving the young girl exposed to a death wish that can even evolve into suicide attempts. © 2009 Elsevier Masson SAS. All rights reserved.

Language: fr

Keywords

human; femininity; sexual abuse; suicide attempt; risk assessment; Deliberate self-harm; article; sexual behavior; psychologic assessment; automutilation; criminal behavior; clinical study; incest; compulsion; mental function; Incest; Clinical study; sibling relation; masochism; sexual maturity; Self-cutting; psychosexual development; Brother; Cruelty; Drive to master; Partial drive; Sister