@article{ref1,
title="Self-reported childhood maltreatment and erotic target identity inversions among men with paraphilic infantilism",
journal="Journal of sex and marital therapy",
year="2019",
author="Fuss, Johannes and Jais, Laura and Grey, B. Terrance and Guczka, Sascha R. and Briken, Peer and Biedermann, Sarah V.",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="1-15",
abstract="Adults with paraphilic infantilism may desire to wear diapers or engage in infant-like role-play. Erotic target identity inversions (ETII) and childhood maltreatment have been hypothesized to cause regressive interests. To evaluate these two etiological hypotheses, we surveyed the online Adult Baby/Diaper Lover community. Data from 1904 cisgender men revealed a prevalence of pedophilic interests comparable to the general male population, arguing against ETIIs as common in paraphilic infantilism. In contrast, self-reported childhood neglect and abuse were highly prevalent, suggesting that infantilism might be correlated with childhood maltreatment. Additionally, some participants described repetition and/or sexualization of negative childhood experiences.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0092-623X",
doi="10.1080/0092623X.2019.1623355",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/0092623X.2019.1623355"
}