Sadism is a very common behavioral disorder characterized by a callous, vicious, manipulative, and degrading behavior expressed towards other people. Till date, the exact cause of sadism is not known clearly. However, many theories have been given to explain the possible reasons underlying the development of a sadistic personality in an individual.

Most of these theories commonly point out the fact that sadism is mainly dependant on the bringing up of an individual. Although biological and environmental aspects are also known to contribute to the development of this behavioral disorder, less evidence is available about hereditary patterns or genetic causes.

Following are some of the reasons why a person suffering from sadism yields to the regular practice of masochism and sadism and also finds it pleasurable:

• In case of some patients, assuming the role of acquiescence or defenselessness is a means of therapeutic escape from life’s accountabilities, stress, or feeling of guilt.
• Some sadists give in to such a behavior to take on a dominant role and get contentment outrageously by observing the masochist suffer. However, what eventually links these arousing incidents with sexual satisfaction, and how that link is established is not known clearly.
• Unfavorable experiences during childhood or in early stages of sexual development are believed to be one of the major contributing factors in the development of a sadistic personality in an individual.

It has also been observed that sadism or a sadistic personality can also get developed in an individual through conditioning. For instance, continual connection of a particular stimulus with sexual enjoyment or of happiness with the anguish of others can cause sadism or sadomasochism.

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