CMN 368 Sex and Technology

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What is cybersex & how many internet users have engaged in cybersex?

- Enacting sexual acts with partners through computer mediated communication - Between 33%-60% of internet users have had cybersex

Compulsive user

> Has shown some problematic traits, like playing video games excessively, has had problems with drugs or alcohol > Sexually compulsive traits, negative consequences as a result

Recreational user

> Might be looking up content to receive some type of gratification , uses the web occasionally, few negative consequences. > Will not have any difficulty maintaining their job performance, grades. > Can also maintain friendships/relationships

Consequences of cybersex

> Relationship dissolution > Loss of trust with relational partner > Addiction

Characteristics of signaling theory

> Rooted in Biology and Darwin's sexual selection > We signal to potential mates that we are the best option > In online dating, both males and females are competing and signaling > Identities are adjustable online

Key ideas about digital deception

> Stems from false manipulation of an individual identity > Deliberate > Designed to mislead

Characteristics of hyperpersonal model

> We disclose more > Disclose quicker > Reciprocity > Reduced cues

3 characteristics for a Triple-A engine

Accessibility Affordability Anonymity

Factors that make online dating attractive

Anonymity- you can provide as little or as much information as you'd like to about yourself. You can decide how you want to portray yourself Asynchronous- You both don't have to be online at the same time. You can respond at your convenience Self presentation- Most people can be whoever they want to be. Presented in most positive light and attractive light Editability- You can edit or change information at any time

At-risk user

No sexually compulsive traits before internet

Isolated cybersex

Sexual activities performed by an individual through technological means that do not include other users

Social cybersex

Sexual activities performed by an individual through technological means that involves interaction with other users that could be sexual

Mate selection

Intersexual: Female choice Intrasexual: Males compete for females

Catfish

Someone who pretends to be someone they're not using social media to create false identities, particularly to pursue deceptive online romances

Sexting via text message

Most common in committed, casual sex, and cheating relationships

How many teens and young adults are sexting?

20% of teens (13-19 y/o) 31% of young adults

Motives for sexting

Flirtation Casual sex partners Partner asked me to Shy to say/do face-to-face Wanted to initiate sex Wanted covert communication Boredom Long distance

Who is dating online?

> 11% of total adult population is engaged in online dating- more common to meet a partner through online dating sites > 38% of single and looking adults look to online dating services > Ages 25-44 are most prevalent users (college students use Tinder) > Urban and suburban residents are more likely to use online dating services than rural residents > Adults with college education are TWICE as likely to be online daters than those without a college education

Reasons why people have cybersex

> Another way to experience psychological or physical pleasure > Alternative to satisfying a sexual desire when one does not have a partner > Potential way to develop a relationship or find an offline sexual partner

Digital deception

The intentional control of information in a technologically mediated message to create a false belief in the receiver of the message


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