Space for thought: Representation of body boundaries and intellectual efficiency in children

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Title
Space for thought: Representation of body boundaries and intellectual efficiency in children
Journal
Rorschachiana
Author(s)
Quartier V., Antonietti J.-Ph., Franck L., Iglesias C.
ISSN-L
1192-5604
Publication state
Published
Issued date
2013
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Volume
34
Pages
4-23
Language
english
Abstract
Aim: The psychoanalytic theories of Bion, Anzieu, Berger and Gibello postulate that the development of thinking depends upon the formation of a psychic space. This thinking space has its origin in the body and in our interpersonal relations. This study aims to validate this psychodynamic hypothesis.
Method: A group of 8- to 14-year-old children participated in this research. The presence of a thinking space was operationalized by the "barrier" and "penetration" scores on the Rorschach's Fisher and Cleveland scales and intellectual efficiency was measured using a short version of the WISC-IV.
Results: Results show that extreme scores on the "barrier" and "penetration" variables predict a lower intellectual level than average scores on the same variables.
Conclusion: The development of thinking and personality are undoubtedly linked and the "barrier" and "penetration" variables are useful measures when evaluating the development of a space for thought.
Keywords
body image, intelligence, Rorschach, WISC-IV
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