PEDOPHILIAS Meaning and
Definition
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Pedophilia is a psychiatric disorder characterized by an adult's sexual attraction towards prepubescent children, typically under the age of 13. It is important to note that pedophilia centers on the presence of sexual fantasies, urges, or behaviors and not on the act of engaging in them. People with pedophilic inclinations may experience distress because of their attraction and often recognize the inappropriate nature of their desires.
The term "pedophilias" is the plural form of pedophilia, referring to the occurrence or presence of multiple individuals who are diagnosed with or exhibit pedophilic tendencies. It is used to describe a collective group or instances of pedophilia within a given context or population. The addition of the suffix "-philia" denotes a sexual deviation or paraphilia, emphasizing the abnormal nature of the attraction towards children.
Pedophilia is widely considered a mental disorder and is listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) published by the American Psychiatric Association. Legal systems across the world, including severe penalties or restrictions, commonly prohibit acts related to pedophilia due to the recognized harm and exploitation associated with this attraction. Psychological treatment, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, may be employed to help individuals with pedophilic tendencies manage their inappropriate desires, reduce their risk of committing harm, and prevent the victimization of children.
Common Misspellings for PEDOPHILIAS
- oedophilias
- ledophilias
- -edophilias
- 0edophilias
- pwdophilias
- psdophilias
- pddophilias
- prdophilias
- p4dophilias
- p3dophilias
- pesophilias
- pexophilias
- pecophilias
- pefophilias
- perophilias
- peeophilias
- pediphilias
- pedkphilias
- pedlphilias
- pedpphilias
Etymology of PEDOPHILIAS
The word "pedophilia" comes from the Greek words "pais" meaning "child" and "philia" meaning "love" or "liking". The word was first used in the early 20th century as a medical term to describe a psychiatric disorder characterized by sexual attraction or engagement with prepubescent children.
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