Title

Using The Internet To Meet Sexual Partners: Research And Practice Implications

Keywords

Crystal methamphetamine; drugs; gay; homosexual; homosexuality; Internet; MSM; party and play; sex; substance use

Abstract

Recent research studies suggest increasingly widespread use of Internet sexual networking sites to initiate sexual relationships among men who have sex with men. Concerns are growing in regard to use of such sites in promoting participation in higher-risk sexual activities by providing easier access to partners who are willing to participate. One such activity surrounds substance abuse including using crystal methamphetamine and is commonly termed "party and play" (PNP) during sexual encounters, particularly unprotected anal sex. Current studies indicate conflicting results on PNP and the meeting of sexual partners from the Internet. A critical examination of these studies is presented along with recommendations designed to support future scholarly inquiry. © 2012 Copyright Taylor and Francis Group, LLC.

Publication Date

1-1-2012

Publication Title

Journal of Social Service Research

Volume

38

Issue

1

Number of Pages

46-55

Document Type

Article

Personal Identifier

scopus

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.1080/01488376.2011.583842

Socpus ID

84858022763 (Scopus)

Source API URL

https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/84858022763

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