Electra complex

The Electra complex is a psychological concept introduced by Carl Jung, referencing a girl's feelings of competition with her mother for her father's affection. It describes a stage during which a young girl may develop a fixation on her father and a sense of rivalry with her mother. This concept parallels Sigmund Freud's Oedipus complex, which involves boys and their relationships with their parents. The Electra complex is part of the broader psychoanalytic theory addressing childhood development and parental relationships, highlighting how these dynamics can influence a person's emotional and relational growth later in life.