Jungian feminine psychology and adolescent prostitutes

Adolescence. Winter 1986;21(84):815-25.

Abstract

This paper explores Jungian feminine psychology and its application in the treatment of adolescent prostitutes. Wolff's (1956) work on feminine functions and Leonard's (1982) work with father-daughter wounds are discussed, and techniques for applying these concepts with adolescent prostitutes are explored.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Defense Mechanisms
  • Father-Child Relations
  • Gender Identity*
  • Humans
  • Identification, Psychological*
  • Jungian Theory*
  • Male
  • Psychoanalytic Theory*
  • Psychosexual Development
  • Sex Work*