Homosexualities Psychogenesis, Polymorphism, and Countertransference

Homosexualities Psychogenesis, Polymorphism, and Countertransference by Elda Abrevaya, published by Taylor & Francis Group on June 14, 2019, is a scholarly work comprising 224 pages in English. This volume is part of the Psychoanalysis and Women Series and presents theoretical and clinical contributions from various authors globally, focusing on the complexities of homosexuality and its development.

Readers will find a thorough exploration of the idea that there is no singular path to the development of homosexuality, emphasizing the importance of individual psychic histories in understanding object-choice. The book also addresses countertransferential challenges that may arise in therapeutic settings, particularly those influenced by cultural perceptions of gender differences. Additionally, it features a retrospective analysis by Ralph Roughton that examines shifts in the understanding of the analyst’s role within broader cultural contexts.