Defensive passivity in adolescence

Rosenheim, E.; Gaoni, B.

Adolescence 12(48): 449-459

1977


ISSN/ISBN: 0001-8449
PMID: 596259
Document Number: 120372
There are potentially healthy adolescents who display excessive reluctance to move toward independent decision and action. This paper presents a clinical description of this "syndrome", conceptualizes it as a defensive maneuver against mourning and offers steps for therapeutic intervention.

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