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Erschienen in: Current Sexual Health Reports 2/2015

01.06.2015 | Variations in Orientation, Identity, Addiction, and Compulsion (E Coleman, Section Editor)

Forensic Applications of “Sex Addiction” in US Legal Proceedings

verfasst von: David Ley, Julie M. Brovko, Rory C. Reid

Erschienen in: Current Sexual Health Reports | Ausgabe 2/2015

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Abstract

The term “sex addiction” has been popularized in recent years to describe a range of different problematic sexual behaviors which are assumed to be similar to being addicted to substances and lend themselves to similar treatment approaches. Other terms such as sexual compulsivity, sexual impulsivity, erotomania, hyperphilia, and hypersexuality have been proposed in the literature which assumes different mechanisms and treatment approaches. However, the term “sex addiction” remains the most widely used and recognized label, particularly in public parlance. The current paper presents several case examples to illustrate how the concept of “sex addiction” is having a significant impact in US legal proceedings. The authors offer some commentary about the relevance of these cases as they pertain to matters of criminal, civil, and administrative law.
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Metadaten
Titel
Forensic Applications of “Sex Addiction” in US Legal Proceedings
verfasst von
David Ley
Julie M. Brovko
Rory C. Reid
Publikationsdatum
01.06.2015
Verlag
Springer US
Erschienen in
Current Sexual Health Reports / Ausgabe 2/2015
Print ISSN: 1548-3584
Elektronische ISSN: 1548-3592
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11930-015-0049-7

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