John Flavell Coales

John Flavell Coales (1897–1974) was a British-born American psychiatrist and psychoanalyst known for his work in the field of child psychology and psychoanalysis. He was instrumental in developing frameworks for understanding childhood development and contributed significantly to the field during the mid-20th century. Coales's work often explored the complexities of human relationships, emotional development, and the impacts of family dynamics on psychological wellbeing.