The Kleinian Position

The Kleinian Position refers to the theoretical framework developed by psychoanalyst Melanie Klein, focusing on early childhood emotional development. Klein emphasized the significance of internal conflicts between love and aggression, suggesting that these conflicts arise from infant experiences with caregivers. She introduced concepts like "projective identification," where individuals project their feelings onto others, and explored the complex ways children deal with their emotions. Klein's theories highlight the importance of unconscious processes in shaping personality and relationships, influencing contemporary psychology and psychoanalysis in understanding human behavior and emotional development.