Erotomania in males.

Area of Science:

• Psychiatry
• Forensic Psychology

Background:

• Erotomania is traditionally viewed as a female disorder in Anglophonic countries.
• French literature acknowledges male erotomania but considers it rare.

Observation:

• A study of violent male offenders found erotomania to be relatively common.
• Offending behavior was consistently linked to the core symptom of erotomania.

Findings:

• Four cases illustrate low aggression levels directly correlated with the conviction of being loved.
• Male erotomania can be considered a variant of major functional psychoses.

Implications:

• Treating male erotomania as a distinct syndrome, similar to morbid jealousy, may aid in behavior prediction and management.
• This perspective offers practical advantages for clinical practice and forensic assessment.