HIBRISTOFILIA: A ROMANTIZAÇÃO DO CRIME E DO CRIMINOSO

Abstract

This study addresses hybristophilia, a paraphilia characterized by romantic and/or sexual attraction to individuals who have committed violent crimes, discussing its possible relationship with personality disorders and the influence of the media on the romanticization of criminals. The research is guided by the following question: how can hybristophilia be associated with psychological vulnerabilities and the glamorization of violence promoted by the media? The general objective is to critically analyze, through a bibliographic review, the possible relationships between hybristophilia and personality disorders, as well as to understand the role of media platforms in constructing fascination with violent offenders. The methodology consists of a descriptive bibliographic study with a qualitative approach, based on books, scientific articles, dissertations, and documents published in Portuguese, English, and Italian over the last ten years, collected from databases such as SciELO and Google Scholar. The results indicate that certain traits commonly associated with personality disorders, such as affective instability, emotional dependence, partner idealization, and fear of abandonment, frequently appear in reports related to hybristophilia. It was also observed that media productions, television series, films, and social networks may contribute to the glamorization of criminals by creating narratives that evoke fascination and empathy among audiences. It is concluded that hybristophilia is a complex and multifactorial phenomenon that remains underexplored in Brazilian scientific literature, highlighting the need for further studies regarding its psychological, social, and cultural implications.