Citation

Semerikova AA, Novgorodtsev VM, Efimenko DB, Melnikova TE. J. Forensic Psychol. Res. Pract. 2019; 19(5): 409-433.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2019, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/24732850.2019.1660945

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to name the symptoms and signs of S&M, defined as a mental disorder and a deviant behavior pattern, and to determine their role in shaping violent sex motivation. Our theory follows from criminological and psycho-psychiatric research that was about questioning 132 persons, who committed violent sex crimes, reviewing their medical histories and mental health profiles, and interviewing persons somehow relative to them. This research outlines diagnostic criteria for S&M behavior that will add to a correct evaluation of committed violent sex crime. Personality characteristics of a sadomasochist are revealed, so are the origins and reasons behind deviant sexuality. Research results allow simplifying the process of mental evaluation of those who committed violent sex crimes, and finding out what was behind such an act. From this perspective, research results can be used to create a more effective system for preventing sexual violence.

Language: en

Keywords

BDSM; diagnostic criteria; force; sadomasochism (S&M); sexual psychology; Sexual violence