electra complex in English
- Electra complex⇄Electra complex
(Psychoanalysis.) a repressed, incestuous desire of a daughter for her father, the equivalent of an Oedipus complex in a son.
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Electra Complex
Part of Speech
Noun
Pronunciation
IPA: /ɪˈlɛk.trə ˈkɒm.plɛks/
Definitions
- A psychoanalytic concept introduced by Carl Jung referring to a girl's psychosexual competition with her mother for her father’s attention, analogous to the Oedipus complex in boys.
Usage Examples
- "Freud's theories, including the Electra complex, have sparked debates in psychology for decades."
- "She studied the Electra complex as part of her coursework in psychoanalysis."
Etymology
Named after Electra, a figure in Greek mythology who avenged her father Agamemnon’s murder, combined with the word "complex" as used in psychoanalysis.
Synonyms
- Father fixation
- Oedipus complex (analogous concept for boys)
Antonyms
- Maternal attachment
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Complejo de Electra | kom-pleh-ho deh eh-lek-trah |
| French | Complexe d'Électre | kom-pleks day lek-truh |
| German | Elektrakomplex | eh-lek-trah-kom-pleks |
| Hindi | इलेक्ट्रा कॉम्प्लेक्स | ilekṭrā kāmpleks |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
UK: /ɪˈlɛk.trə ˈkɒm.plɛks/
US: /ɪˈlɛk.trə ˈkɑːm.plɛks/
Historical Usage
The term was introduced by Carl Jung in the early 20th century as a counterpart to Freud’s Oedipus complex, describing female psychosexual development.
Cultural Nuances
The Electra complex has been widely discussed in psychoanalysis, literature, and feminist studies, with some scholars questioning its validity in modern psychology.
More Information
The Electra complex remains a subject of debate, with some psychological theories incorporating and others rejecting its significance in modern psychoanalytic thought.