Sexuality on the Internet: From Sexual Exploration to Pathological Expression
Sexuality on the Internet: From Sexual Exploration to Pathological Expression, Alvin Cooper, Coralie R. Scherer, Sylvain C. Boies, and Barry L. Gordon, American Psychological Association Journal, April 1999.
“In the media’s portrayal-and therefore the public’s perception-the sexual dimension of the Internet is likened to the sirens of mythology, an irresistible and corrupting force which lures “netizens” to the rocks. These are compelling images, but alas, like the sirens themselves, they are more fantasy than reality. Instead, this study found, and clinicians need to be aware, that most persons (92%) who go on-line for sexual pursuits do not spend excessive amounts of time at it and report very little interference in their lives.”
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