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Sadism revisited

V Siomopoulos, J Goldsmith

    American Journal of Psychotherapy
    |October 1, 1976
    PubMed
    Summary
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    This paper re-examines sadism, exploring its sexual, characterological, neurotic, psychotic, and neurological dimensions. It offers a contemporary perspective on this long-debated psychological aberration.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Psychiatry
    • Neuroscience

    Background:

    • Sadism has been a persistent subject of theoretical debate and controversy in psychoanalytic and other psychological literature.
    • Previous research has explored various facets of sadism, often leading to complex and sometimes conflicting interpretations.

    Observation:

    • This study provides a novel examination of sadism, integrating multiple dimensions of the aberration.
    • The paper analyzes sadism across sexual, characterological, neurotic, psychotic, and neurological domains.

    Findings:

    • The research synthesizes existing knowledge and presents new perspectives on the multifaceted nature of sadism.
    • It highlights the complex interplay between different dimensions of sadistic behavior and psychopathology.

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    Implications:

    • Understanding the diverse dimensions of sadism is crucial for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment strategies.
    • This work contributes to a more comprehensive theoretical framework for understanding paraphilias and personality disorders.