Klein vs. Bowlby

Klein vs. Bowlby

1. 1927

2. Theory

   • Object Relations Theory
   • Influence of Thanatos on anxiety
   • Measured by Quality of Object Relations Scale (QORS)
   • Phantasy (unconscious) vs. Fantasy (conscious)
   • Innovative child analysis, positive move away from Oedipus/Elektra complex

3. 1969

4. Theory

   • First attachment theorist
   • Types:
     • Secure
     • Insecure
       • Ainsworth Research
         • Avoidant
         • Anxious-Ambivalent
         • Good experimental support but effected by culture
   • Focus on attachment, no other biological systems
   • Distinguishes between sexual and emotional intimacy

5. Compare

   • Supporting measurements
   • Revival of psychodynamic approach
   • Positive view, not malattachment

6. Contrast

   • Klein - Whole mother-child relationship, Bowlby - Only focuses on attachment
   • Klein - Self-supporting scale, Bowlby - Needs Ainsworth research
   • Klein - Too Freudian, Bowlby - Ignores concepts