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A Little Known Topic: Necrophilia

Year 2024, Volume: 3 Issue: 3, 64 - 67, 30.11.2024
https://doi.org/10.59312/ebshealth.1519349

Abstract

Necrophilia is a rare paraphilia characterized by sexual attraction and behavior towards dead bodies. This behavior, which has been seen in different cultures and individuals throughout history, has generally been associated with psychological and biological factors. This article examines the definition, historical background and etiological theories of the concept of necrophilia. Focusing on cases of female necrophilia that are rarely reported in the literature, the clinical features and treatment approaches of the cases are discussed. In this context, the case presented includes a detailed clinical evaluation of a 41-year-old female patient who has been interested in the dead since her youth and has worked with the dead professionally. This case is important for a better understanding of this rare condition and for the development of treatment strategies.

References

  • Moser, C., & Kleinplatz, P. J. (2020). Conceptualization, history, and future of the paraphilias. Annual review of clinical psychology, 16(1), 379-399.
  • Baker, R. (1984). Some considerations arising from the treatment of a patient with necrophilic fantasies in late adolescence and young adulthood. The International Journal of Psycho-Analysis, 65, 283.
  • Watts, A. L., Nagel, M. G., Latzman, R. D., & Lilienfeld, S. O. (2019). Personality disorder features and paraphilic interests among undergraduates: Differential relations and potential antecedents. Journal of Personality Disorders, 33(1), 22-48.
  • Leeman, R. F., Rowland, B. H., Gebru, N. M., & Potenza, M. N. (2019). Relationships among impulsive, addictive and sexual tendencies and behaviours: a systematic review of experimental and prospective studies in humans. Philosophical Transactions of The Royal Society B, 374(1766), 20180129.

Az Bilinen Bir Konu: Nekrofili

Year 2024, Volume: 3 Issue: 3, 64 - 67, 30.11.2024
https://doi.org/10.59312/ebshealth.1519349

Abstract

Nekrofili, ölü bedenlere yönelik cinsel çekim ve davranışlarla karakterize edilen nadir bir parafilidir. Tarih boyunca farklı kültürlerde ve kişilerde görülen bu davranış, genellikle psikolojik ve biyolojik etkenlerle ilişkilendirilmiştir. Bu makalede, nekrofili kavramının tanımı, tarihsel arka planı ve etiyolojik teorileri incelenmektedir. Literatürde nadiren bildirilen kadın nekrofili vakaları üzerine odaklanarak, vakaların klinik özellikleri ve tedavi yaklaşımları tartışılmaktadır. Bu kapsamda sunulan vaka, gençliğinden itibaren ölülerle ilgilenen ve mesleki olarak ölülerle çalışan 41 yaşındaki bir kadın hastanın detaylı klinik değerlendirmesini içermektedir. Bu vaka, nadir görülen bu durumun daha iyi anlaşılması ve tedavi stratejilerinin geliştirilmesi açısından önem taşımaktadır.

References

  • Moser, C., & Kleinplatz, P. J. (2020). Conceptualization, history, and future of the paraphilias. Annual review of clinical psychology, 16(1), 379-399.
  • Baker, R. (1984). Some considerations arising from the treatment of a patient with necrophilic fantasies in late adolescence and young adulthood. The International Journal of Psycho-Analysis, 65, 283.
  • Watts, A. L., Nagel, M. G., Latzman, R. D., & Lilienfeld, S. O. (2019). Personality disorder features and paraphilic interests among undergraduates: Differential relations and potential antecedents. Journal of Personality Disorders, 33(1), 22-48.
  • Leeman, R. F., Rowland, B. H., Gebru, N. M., & Potenza, M. N. (2019). Relationships among impulsive, addictive and sexual tendencies and behaviours: a systematic review of experimental and prospective studies in humans. Philosophical Transactions of The Royal Society B, 374(1766), 20180129.
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Primary Language English
Subjects Psychiatry
Journal Section Letter to the Editor
Authors

Doğancan Sönmez 0000-0003-0937-8264

Sefanur Köse 0000-0003-1277-0646

Çiçek Hocaoğlu 0000-0001-6613-4317

Publication Date November 30, 2024
Submission Date July 19, 2024
Acceptance Date August 29, 2024
Published in Issue Year 2024 Volume: 3 Issue: 3

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APA Sönmez, D., Köse, S., & Hocaoğlu, Ç. (2024). A Little Known Topic: Necrophilia. Doğu Karadeniz Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi, 3(3), 64-67. https://doi.org/10.59312/ebshealth.1519349

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