title: A theoretical basis for the concepts of self and authentic self.
abstract: Concepts of self of Grossman, Kohut, and Kernberg are briefly summarized and some limitations suggested. The author proposes a theoretical basis of the concepts of self and authentic self parallel to superego development and the concept of ownership of impulses and values.
mesh_terms: D003674:Defense Mechanisms; D004532:Ego; D006801:Humans; D007060:Id; D007062:Identification, Psychological; D007989:Libido; D009289:Narcissism; D011574:Psychoanalytic Theory; D012649:Self Concept; D013475:Superego