hineinprojiziert

Hineinprojiziert is a German term from hinein and projizieren, used in psychoanalysis and literary theory to describe the act of attributing one's own inner states to an external target.

In psychology, it describes a process close to projection: the subject infers or imposes their own emotions, wishes, or motives onto others or objects, often as a defense mechanism or interpretive stance.

In literary criticism, it is used to describe a hineinprojizierte reading where the interpreter's personal experiences or emotions shape the interpretation, rather than the text's explicit or intended meaning.

Relation to related concepts: Introjektion (introjection) refers to the internalization of external attributes into the self, whereas hineinprojiziert emphasizes projecting inner content outward into an external referent. The term is thus often discussed to distinguish between projecting onto others or objects and internalizing attributes within the self.

Criticism and use: Hineinprojiziert is a descriptive, interpretive label rather than a rigid diagnostic category. Its accuracy depends on context, genre, and methodological aims; it highlights subjectivity in interpretation and the potential mismatch between observer experience and external sources.

See also: Projektion, Introjektion, Übertragung, Hermeneutik.