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Coercive Sexual Sadism: a Systematic Qualitative Review
Andreas Mokros1, Julien Wessels2, Miriam Hofmann2
1Faculty of Psychology, FernUniversität in Hagen (University of Hagen), Universitätsstr. 27, 58097, Hagen, Germany. andreas.mokros@fernuni-hagen.de.
Current Psychiatry Reports
|December 8, 2019
Summary
Coercive sexual sadism is a disposition for sexual aggression, distinct from consensual BDSM. Recent literature lacks treatment studies and shows it doesn't increase recidivism risk beyond other factors.
Area of Science:
- Forensic Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
- Sexology
Background:
- Coercive sexual sadism is a clinical construct requiring differentiation from consensual BDSM and personality traits.
- Understanding its nature is crucial for accurate assessment and intervention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review recent literature (last three years) on coercive sexual sadism.
- To synthesize current knowledge on its assessment, characteristics, and risk factors.
Main Methods:
- Systematic qualitative review of peer-reviewed literature.
- Focus on studies published within the last three years.
Main Results:
- Assessment can be objectified using behavioral checklists derived from crime scene actions.
- Sexual sadism appears dimensional, representing extreme sexually aggressive behavior.
- It does not significantly increase violent offense recidivism risk beyond established delinquency factors.
- Treatment studies are notably absent in recent research.
Conclusions:
- Coercive sexual sadism represents a disposition for sexual aggression, influenced by various trait and state variables.
- Further research is needed to develop and evaluate treatment strategies.
- Clinical assessment can be enhanced through objective, behavior-based measures.