Abstract
• Few studies have examined the factors contributing to sexual sadism and even less research have validated these theories
• The aim of the present chapter to propose a developmental model based on theoretically relevant factors associated to severe sadistic behaviours
• Aversive experiences during childhood (ex. neglect and abuse) are at the very foundation of severe sadistic behaviours.
• Juvenile antisocial behaviours and narcissistic traits are strongly related to the development of severe sadistic behaviours.
• In our model, there are three paths to sadistic behaviours: the disinhibition path, the schizoid path, and the narcissistic-meanness path.
• The aim of the present chapter to propose a developmental model based on theoretically relevant factors associated to severe sadistic behaviours
• Aversive experiences during childhood (ex. neglect and abuse) are at the very foundation of severe sadistic behaviours.
• Juvenile antisocial behaviours and narcissistic traits are strongly related to the development of severe sadistic behaviours.
• In our model, there are three paths to sadistic behaviours: the disinhibition path, the schizoid path, and the narcissistic-meanness path.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | International Handbook of Sexual Homicide |
| Publisher | Routledge |
| Pages | 283 |
| Number of pages | 302 |
| Publication status | Published - 2018 |