Tag: Wilfred Bion

January 7, 2026 / Mohammed looti

FAIRBAIRNIAN THEORY

Fairbairnian Theory: A Comprehensive Review The purpose of this encyclopedia entry is to provide a detailed examination of Fairbairnian Theory, a pivotal framework within the British School of Object Relations. This theory was developed by the Scottish psychoanalyst W. Ronald D. Fairbairn (1889–1964) and fundamentally redefined psychoanalytic thought by shifting the focus from instinctual drives […]

September 30, 2025 / Mohammed looti

BAD OBJECT

Bad Object The Core Definition of the Bad Object Within the intricate framework of psychoanalysis, particularly in its Object Relations Theory school, the concept of the Bad Object describes an internalized representation of a person or an aspect of a person that is perceived as fundamentally hostile, rejecting, or unapproachable. This concept extends beyond a […]