Mental Health Correlates of Paraphilic Interests Among a US Community Sample

Poster Session II

Keyword: Sexual Behavior

Abstract: We examined associations between paraphilic interests and mental health outcomes, including depression, anxiety, and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, using data from 2,055 US adults. Interest in risky sexual behavior predicted mental health symptoms, while voyeurism interests were linked to fewer symptoms. Findings highlight stigma and emotion dysregulation's role in these associations.

• Emily Gerber (Presenting Author)
• Gina Marconi (Author)
• Melissa Slavin (Author)
• Shane Kraus (Author)
• Léna Nagy (Author)
• Mónika Koós (Author)
• Marc Potenza (Author)
• Zsolt Demetrovics (Author)
• Beáta Bőthe (Author)