Exploring Morbid Curiosity: A New Perspective

This chapter examines the historical context and limitations of the CAME scale on morbid curiosity, initiating a conversation on developing a more contemporary scale. It explores the connections between morbid curiosity, societal views on violence, and the complexities of human interest in non-consensual scenarios. Through factor analysis, the chapter identifies distinct types of morbid curiosity and their links to personality traits, including the intriguing dynamics of curiosity in individuals with psychopathic traits.