Varieties of Intrusion: Exhibitionism and Voyeurism

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-1-2016

School

Psychology

Abstract

The present article develops sex-specific profiles for pure exhibitionists, pure voyeurs/covert intruders, and those engaging in both behaviors, using a clinical sample. Specific sexual behavior patterns (as measured by the SDI), general areas of disturbance (as measured by the SAST-R), and sexual addiction diagnostic criteria were considered in developing the profiles. Results suggested that men and women display unique clinical profiles related to exhibitionism and voyeurism/covert intrusion. Additionally, exhibitionists evidenced the least sexual pathology, followed by voyeurs/covert intruders, with the greatest disturbance demonstrated by the group elevated on both exhibitionism and voyeurism/covert intrusion. Particular attention was paid to relationships with rape, pedophilia, and legal consequences in the three groups. Implications for treatment and diagnosis are discussed.

Publication Title

Sexual Addiction and Compulsivity

Volume

23

Issue

1

First Page

4

Last Page

33

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