Mikael Leiman has written:

'Integrating the Vygotskian theory of sign-mediated activity and the British object relations theory' -- subject(s): Action theory, Object relations (Psychoanalysis), Cognitive psychology

Michael St Clair has written:

'Object relations and self psychology' -- subject(s): Ego, Object Attachment, Object relations (Psychoanalysis), Personality disorders, Psychoanalytic Theory, Self psychology

Some disadvantages of Object Relations theory include its complex and abstract concepts, which can be difficult to grasp and apply in practice. Additionally, its focus on early childhood experiences may overlook the impact of other developmental stages on adult relationships. Finally, the theory's emphasis on internal dynamics of the mind may not fully account for the influence of external factors on relationships.

Paula J. Gardner has written:

'Predictive and concurrent validity of personality dimensions derived from object relations theory as measured by the Rorschach' -- subject(s): Evaluation, Object relations (Psychoanalysis), Personality assessment, Rorschach Test

Frank Summers has written:

'Symbiosis and confirmation in the family'

'Transcending the self' -- subject(s): Psychodynamic psychotherapy, Object relations (Psychoanalysis)

'Object relations theories and psychopathology' -- subject(s): Psychopathology, Object Attachment, Object relations (Psychoanalysis)