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The core conflictual relationship theme (CCRT) applied to literary works: An analysis of two novels written by authors suffering from anorexia nervosa
Author(s) -
Stirn Aglaja,
Overbeck Gerd,
Pokorny Dan
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
international journal of eating disorders
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.785
H-Index - 138
eISSN - 1098-108X
pISSN - 0276-3478
DOI - 10.1002/eat.20156
Subject(s) - psychology , theme (computing) , unconscious mind , anorexia nervosa , psychotherapist , psychoanalysis , clinical psychology , eating disorders , computer science , operating system
Objective Two literary works of authors suffering from anorexia nervosa were analyzed with the method of the core conflictual relationship theme (CCRT) to prove that novels and/or personal accounts may reveal the same maladaptive relationship patterns typically revealed in psychotherapy sessions with this nosologic group. Method Two novels were selected which promised applicability of the CCRT method due to the completeness of the described relationship episodes. Results After several methodologic adjustments, the application of the CCRT method revealed the different courses and developments of the novels. Both the positive and negative as well as the conscious and unconscious relationship patterns were clearly expressed. Discussion The results indicate that after certain adjustments, the CCRT method may be successfully applied to data obtained from sources other than psychotherapy sessions. © 2005 by Wiley Periodicals, Inc.