Abstract

MALGARIM, Bibiana Godoi  and  BENETTI, Silvia Pereira da Cruz. Sexual abuse in the psychoanalytical context: from oedipical phantasies to incest and trauma. Aletheia [online]. 2010, n.33, pp.123-137. ISSN 1413-0394.

The objective of this article is to discuss the topic of sexual abuse, highlighting the contribution of psychoanalysis to the understanding of the impact of this event upon the individual psychic development. In the last decades, it is observed a growing interest on epidemiological questions, characteristics and consequences of the act on the individual development. However, in spite of the extent contribution of different areas, there are fewer studies based on the psychoanalytical comprehension. Still, the discussion about sexual abuse is a theme originated within psychoanalytic theory, since its beginning with the hysterics and later with the key concept of personality development, the Oedipal Complex.

Keywords : Psychoanalysis; Sexual abuse; Trauma.