TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2019//
TI  - The analysis of self-mutilation in adolescence based on the theory of mentalization: from Sukhvinder in the novel 'Casual vacancy'
JO  - Journal of the Korean Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
A1  - Oh, Mi Ae
A1  - Park, Chanmin
A1  - Lee, Yeon Jeong
A1  - Hong, Minha
A1  - Han, Ju Hee
A1  - Oh, Soo Hyun
A1  - Park, Jun Heon
A1  - Bahn, Geon Ho
SP  - 100
EP  - 108
VL  - 30
IS  - 3
N2  - Objectives:  Adolescence involves a number of developmental processes, as well as unique psychological characteristics and behaviors. An increased rate of internet and game addictions, school violence, and suicide may either represent aspects of adolescence or a psychopathological phenomenon. There is an urgent need to develop software programs that can prevent and resolve adolescent behavioral problems. We applied the mentalization theory to interpret and find solutions for problems faced by adolescent characters in literature.  Methods:  In Joan Rowling’s novel “Casual Vacancy,” Sukhvinder is a girl with problems representative of those encountered by modern adolescents; she is a victim of bullying and engages in self-mutilation. We targeted her problematic behaviors as representative of a prementalized state.  Results:  Born into an upper-class English family with Pakistani origins, Sukhvinder, unlike her siblings, fails her parents’ expectations. Whenever she faces a psychological crisis, she regresses into the teleological mode (the most primitive pre-mentalization stage) and regains her sense of self by cutting herself. After her friend’s suicide, however, she begins to communicate with her parents and moves toward mentalization.  Conclusion:  By analyzing Sukhvinder’s behavior, we assessed patterns of attachment, empathy, and mentalization, and identified corrective approaches for problematic behaviors. We believe that the presented interpretation may serve as a foundation for the development of models for understanding adolescent deviant behaviors.    Keywords : Prementalization; Psychic equivalence; Self-mutilation; Casual Vacancy; Teleological mode; Pretend mode. <p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1225-729X
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.5765/jkacap.190014
ID  - ref1
ER  -