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
Copyright Status
Unknown
Socpus ID
84858022763 (Scopus)
Source API URL
https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/84858022763
STARS Citation
Blackwell, Christopher W. and Dziegielewski, Sophia F., "Using The Internet To Meet Sexual Partners: Research And Practice Implications" (2012). Scopus Export 2010-2014. 5522.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/scopus2010/5522