Adult Baby/Diaper Lovers: An Exploratory Study of an Online Community Sample

@article{Hawkinson2014AdultBL,
  title={Adult Baby/Diaper Lovers: An Exploratory Study of an Online Community Sample},
  author={Kaitlyn Hawkinson and Brian D. Zamboni},
  journal={Archives of Sexual Behavior},
  year={2014},
  volume={43},
  pages={863-877}
}
This internet-based study provided descriptive information and exploratory analyses on 1,795 male and 139 female members of the Adult Baby/Diaper Lover (ABDL) community. Based on prior research, some research questions focused on the degree to which ABDL behavior was associated with negative mood states, parental relationships, and attachment style. Based on clinical experience, a second research question focused on discerning two possible subgroups within the ABDL community: persons focused on… 
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