Pedophilia
Pedophilia
Pedophilia (pronounced /ˌpiːdəˈfɪliə/), also spelled paedophilia, is a psychiatric disorder in which an adult or older adolescent experiences a primary or exclusive sexual attraction to prepubescent children.
Etymology
The term "pedophilia" is derived from the Greek words pais (παῖς), meaning "child", and philia (φιλία), meaning "love" or "friendship".
Definition
According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), pedophilia is defined as a paraphilia involving intense and recurrent sexual urges towards and fantasies about prepubescent children that have either been acted upon or which cause the person with the attraction distress or interpersonal difficulty.
Related Terms
- Paraphilia: A condition characterized by abnormal sexual desires, typically involving extreme or dangerous activities.
- Hebephilia: Sexual interest in pubescent individuals approximately ages 11–14.
- Ephebophilia: Sexual interest in mid-to-late adolescents, generally ages 15–19.
- Child Sexual Abuse: A form of child abuse in which an adult or older adolescent uses a child for sexual stimulation.
Treatment
Treatment for pedophilia often involves a combination of psychotherapy and medication. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is commonly used to reduce fantasies and behaviors, and to help the individual develop appropriate sexual behaviors.
Legal Aspects
In many jurisdictions, sexual activity with a person below the age of consent, or with a person incapable of giving consent, is considered statutory rape or child sexual abuse.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Pedophilia
- Wikipedia's article - Pedophilia
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