On the relation of boredom and sadistic aggression.
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DOI: 10.1037/pspi0000335
Abstract: What gives rise to sadism? While sadistic behavior (i.e., harming others for pleasure) is well-documented, past empirical research is nearly silent regarding the psychological factors behind it. We help close this gap by suggesting that… read more here.
Keywords: sadism; aggression; boredom; relation boredom ... See more keywords
Sexual sadism and criminal versatility: does sexual sadism spillover into nonsexual crimes?
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DOI: 10.1108/jacpr-05-2016-0229
Abstract: Purpose Sexual sadism is a well-known risk factor for severe forms of sexual violence including sexual homicide and serial sexual homicide. The research is decidedly mixed about the association between sexual sadism and other, nonsexual… read more here.
Keywords: sadism; sadism spillover; nonsexual crimes; risk factor ... See more keywords
Sexual Sadism and Psychopathy in Sexual Homicide Offenders: An Exploration of Their Associates in a Clinical Sample
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DOI: 10.1177/0306624x19836872
Abstract: Sexual sadism and psychopathy are often considered synonymous with sexual homicide, but there is limited research on their associates in sexual homicide offenders. Associates of dimensional measures of sexual sadism (Sexual Sadism Scale; SeSaS) and… read more here.
Keywords: sadism psychopathy; sexual homicide; sexual sadism; homicide offenders ... See more keywords
An Updated Sexual Homicide Crime Scene Rating Scale for Sexual Sadism (SADSEX-SH)
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DOI: 10.1177/0306624x19839595
Abstract: The Sexual Homicide Crime Scene Rating Scale for Sexual Sadism (SADSEX-SH) is a rating scale which dimensionally measures the degree of offender sexual sadism in suspected sexual homicide cases. Scoring is accomplished using crime scene… read more here.
Keywords: sexual homicide; sexual sadism; crime; sadism ... See more keywords
Everyday Sadism as a Predictor of Rape Myth Acceptance and Perception of Harassment.
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DOI: 10.1177/0306624x231165430
Abstract: The #MeToo movement has stressed the need to understand why individuals who witness sexual violence may or may not take action. However, prevention programs usually fail to address the association between personality traits and attitudes,… read more here.
Keywords: rape; perception harassment; sadism; everyday sadism ... See more keywords
Sexual Sadism: Its Role in the Crime-Commission Process of Sexual Homicide of Children.
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DOI: 10.1177/0886260520916844
Abstract: This study investigates the role of sexual sadism in the crime-commission process of sexual homicide (SH) involving child victims. A comparison between sadistic and nonsadistic cases involving child victims is conducted by examining the crime… read more here.
Keywords: sexual homicide; sadism; commission; crime ... See more keywords