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Paraphilic infantilism, diaperism and pedophilia: A review
Sunil M Doshi1, Kalpesh Zanzrukiya1, Lavlesh Kumar1
1Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, SBKS Medical Institute & Research Centre, Sumandeep Vidyapeeth- An Institution deemed to be University, Vadodara, Gujarat, India.
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This review clarifies distinctions between Paraphilic Infantilism, Diaperism, and Pedophilia, addressing their behavioral, developmental, psychological, and legal facets to reduce confusion in digital media discussions.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Psychology
- Forensic Science
Background:
- Paraphilias and paraphilic disorders are classified differently in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-V.
- Paraphilic Infantilism, Diaperism, and Pedophilia are frequently discussed together, despite psychological distinctions.
- Digital media often conflates these paraphilias, necessitating clearer definitions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To collectively elaborate on Paraphilic Infantilism, Diaperism, and Pedophilia.
- To differentiate these paraphilias based on behavioral, developmental, psychological, and legal aspects.
- To address and rectify the interchangeable use of these terms in literature.
Main Methods:
- Literature review focusing on behavioral aspects.
- Analysis of developmental pathways.
- Examination of psychological characteristics.
- Review of legal implications.
Main Results:
- Paraphilic Infantilism, Diaperism, and Pedophilia share some behavioral traits but are psychologically distinct.
- Existing literature, especially online, frequently uses these terms interchangeably, causing confusion.
- Individual descriptions are precise, but collective elaboration is needed.
Conclusions:
- Clearer differentiation of Paraphilic Infantilism, Diaperism, and Pedophilia is crucial.
- Understanding the distinct psychological and behavioral profiles is essential for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
- This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview to mitigate confusion in scientific and public discourse.
Abstract:
Paraphilic disorders range from nearly normal behaviour to a behaviour which may be considered as destructive or menacing to the society at large. In accordance with Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-V, the terms Paraphilia and Paraphilic disorders, denote different interpretations. Multiple paraphilias connected to childhood either directly or indirectly has been documented in scientific literature. Paraphilic Infantilism, Diaperism and Pedophilia constitute major portion among them. Paraphilic infantilism denotes paraphilic desire of being a baby. Diaperism deals with fetishistic behaviour in relation to diapers and pedophilia stands for sexual attraction towards children. Behaviourally these three paraphilias do share some characteristics and show overlapping of certain features, but psychologically they are diverse. In a number of literature on digital media, the terms have been used interchangeably or are described in a manner that creates confusion. However, when described individually they are precisely written, hence it necessitates to be elaborated collectively to surpass the current trends of mixing them. The review focuses on behavioral, developmental, psychological and legal aspects of these paraphilias.
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