BDSM is an umbrella term encompassing Bondage and Discipline, Dominance and Submission, and Sadism and Masochism.
This draft provides a structured framework for assessing BDSM within psychological, clinical, and interpersonal contexts. Research indicates that BDSM practitioners generally differ minimally from the general population regarding psychopathology and often exhibit high levels of subjective well-being.
To move beyond outdated views of pathology and evaluate BDSM through the lens of identity, personality, and community-standard safety frameworks. 2. Psychological & Personality Assessment
BDSM is an umbrella term encompassing Bondage and Discipline, Dominance and Submission, and Sadism and Masochism.
This draft provides a structured framework for assessing BDSM within psychological, clinical, and interpersonal contexts. Research indicates that BDSM practitioners generally differ minimally from the general population regarding psychopathology and often exhibit high levels of subjective well-being.
To move beyond outdated views of pathology and evaluate BDSM through the lens of identity, personality, and community-standard safety frameworks. 2. Psychological & Personality Assessment