Voyeuristic disorder

Description

Voyeuristic disorder is characterised by a sustained, focused and intense pattern of sexual arousal—as manifested by persistent sexual thoughts, fantasies, urges, or behaviours—that involves observing an unsuspecting individual who is naked, in the process of disrobing, or engaging in sexual activity. In addition, in order for Voyeuristic Disorder to be diagnosed, the individual must have acted on these thoughts, fantasies or urges or be markedly distressed by them. Voyeuristic Disorder specifically excludes consensual voyeuristic behaviours that occur with the consent of the person or persons being observed.

Index terms

Voyeuristic disorder

Exclusions from above levels

QE62 – Uncomplicated bereavement
QE84 – Acute stress reaction

Sibling codes

6D30 – Exhibitionistic disorder
6D32 – Pedophilic disorder
6D33 – Coercive sexual sadism disorder
6D34 – Frotteuristic disorder
6D35 – Other paraphilic disorder involving non-consenting individuals
6D36 – Paraphilic disorder involving solitary behaviour or consenting individuals
6D3Z – Paraphilic disorders, unspecified

Foundation entity

Voyeuristic disorder – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1832861162

Part of: 06: Mental, behavioural or neurodevelopmental disorders