Living Vicariously: Pure Taboo

Scheele, B., & DuBois, F. (2006). Catharsis theory and the vicarious experience of aggression. Journal of Media Violence, 5(1), 33-47.

Another relevant framework is the " catharsis theory," which posits that individuals experience emotional release or purging through exposure to others' transgressive experiences (Scheele & DuBois, 2006). This theory can be applied to pure taboo living vicariously, where individuals experience thrill or satisfaction through others' forbidden experiences, while maintaining a safe emotional distance. pure taboo living vicariously