Authors
Advisor(s)
Abstract(s)
O estudo apresentado tem como objectivo fornecer uma melhor e mais profunda
compreensão do jogo patológico e fortalecer a ponte teórica entre as dependências de
substâncias e as dependências de condutas comportamentais. Utilizámos a metodologia
de estudo de caso e recorremos a uma análise do discurso através de categorias
formuladas com base nos seguintes conceitos teóricos: defesa dos afectos, omnipotência
narcísica, dependência objectal, raiva narcísica, superego arcaico, compulsão à
repetição e buraco negro. Foi observada uma perfeita aplicação dos conceitos teóricos
propostos ao funcionamento do sujeito e foi concluído que o jogo patológico exibe
propriedades equivalentes a uma dependência de substâncias. É assim fortalecido o peso
do paradigma psicológico das dependências e futuras investigações devem ser dirigidas
no sentido de um maior aprofundamento de significados das patologias da adicção com
o objectivo de providenciar uma intervenção mais eficiente.
The objective of the following study is to give a better and more profound comprehension of pathological gambling and to strengthen the bridge between substance addiction and conduct addiction. We used case study methodology and we utilized discourse analysis through formulated categories based on the following concepts: affect defense, narcissistic omnipotence, object dependency, narcissistic rage, archaic superego, repetition compulsion and black hole. The proposed theoretical concepts were perfectly suited to the subject psychic functioning and it was concluded that pathological gambling shows psychological proprieties equivalent to a substance dependence. It is, therefore, strengthened the weight of the psychological paradigm of addictions and future investigations should be directed to the deepening of meanings regarding addiction pathologies, with the objective to provide a more efficient intervention.
The objective of the following study is to give a better and more profound comprehension of pathological gambling and to strengthen the bridge between substance addiction and conduct addiction. We used case study methodology and we utilized discourse analysis through formulated categories based on the following concepts: affect defense, narcissistic omnipotence, object dependency, narcissistic rage, archaic superego, repetition compulsion and black hole. The proposed theoretical concepts were perfectly suited to the subject psychic functioning and it was concluded that pathological gambling shows psychological proprieties equivalent to a substance dependence. It is, therefore, strengthened the weight of the psychological paradigm of addictions and future investigations should be directed to the deepening of meanings regarding addiction pathologies, with the objective to provide a more efficient intervention.
Description
Dissertação de Mestrado apresentada ao Instituto Superior de Psicologia Aplicada para obtenção de grau de Mestre na especialidade de Psicologia Clínica.
Keywords
Jogo patológico Defesa dos afectos Compulsão à repetição Buraco negro Pathological gambling Affect defense Repetition compulsion Black hole