Some critical thoughts on Infant Observation and suggestions for alternatives

This article addresses critical points which may arise in the implementation of the classical method of Infant Observation. These touch on ethical issues concerning the child being observed, the parents and the training candidates in psychoanalytic training and, additionally, the author questions so...

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Published in:Infant observation 2024-01, Vol.27 (1), p.50-60
Main Author: Ludwig-Körner, Christiane
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
baby observation video recordings
ethical problems
Infant Observation
modified infant observation technique
participant observation
Video Analysis
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Summary:This article addresses critical points which may arise in the implementation of the classical method of Infant Observation. These touch on ethical issues concerning the child being observed, the parents and the training candidates in psychoanalytic training and, additionally, the author questions some of the theoretical maxims of Infant Observation. The author in her professional role as a parent-infant/toddler psychotherapist and as a lecturer at a German psychoanalytic institute, goes on to suggest alternative experiences for observation using video which would be discussed in infant observation seminar groups.
ISSN:1369-8036
1745-8943
DOI:10.1080/13698036.2024.2429816