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Multiple Meanings of Secondary Gain

Multiple Meanings of Secondary Gain The historical development of the concept of “secondary gain” is described in this article. Freud introduced this concept as a complement to “primary gain.” Freud modified the scope of both concepts during his career, but they remained within the boundary of an intrapsychological mechanism. Outside psychoanalysis, the concept of secondary gain has acquired further meaning with higher emphasis on interpersonal and social aspects. Consequently, it is often unclear what a writer or speaker means when he uses the term secondary gain. The different meanings of secondary gain in and outside psychoanalysis are illustrated with reference to literature and case reports. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png The American Journal of Psychoanalysis Springer Journals

Multiple Meanings of Secondary Gain

The American Journal of Psychoanalysis , Volume 63 (2) – Oct 11, 2004

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Publisher
Springer Journals
Copyright
Copyright © 2003 by Association for the Advancement of Psychoanalysis
Subject
Psychology; Clinical Psychology; Psychotherapy; Psychoanalysis
ISSN
0002-9548
eISSN
1573-6741
DOI
10.1023/A:1024027131335
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Abstract

The historical development of the concept of “secondary gain” is described in this article. Freud introduced this concept as a complement to “primary gain.” Freud modified the scope of both concepts during his career, but they remained within the boundary of an intrapsychological mechanism. Outside psychoanalysis, the concept of secondary gain has acquired further meaning with higher emphasis on interpersonal and social aspects. Consequently, it is often unclear what a writer or speaker means when he uses the term secondary gain. The different meanings of secondary gain in and outside psychoanalysis are illustrated with reference to literature and case reports.

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The American Journal of PsychoanalysisSpringer Journals

Published: Oct 11, 2004

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