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Devotism, a sexual attraction to disabilities, was studied in 209 individuals. Findings suggest two distinct devotee groups: those attracted to disability itself and those attracted to associated traits like resilience.

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Area of Science:

Psychology
Sexuality Studies
Disability Studies

Background:

Devotism, or sexual attraction toward disabilities, is an understudied phenomenon.
Limited research exists on the psychological characteristics of individuals identifying as devotees.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate potential paraphilic characteristics in individuals with devotism.
To explore the nature of sexual attraction within the devotee community.

Main Methods:

An ad hoc internet questionnaire was developed and administered.
The study surveyed 209 subjects recruited from online devotee communities.

Main Results:

Two subpopulations of devotees were identified based on sexual preference.
The first group is attracted to disability per se, requiring it for arousal.
The second group is attracted to specific traits (e.g., resilience) of people with disabilities and experiences less discomfort.

Conclusions:

The study provides preliminary insights into the characteristics of individuals with devotism.
Findings suggest distinct patterns of attraction within this population.
Further research is needed to validate these observations and understand devotism more comprehensively.