scholarly journals Differential processes of ‘Internet’ versus ‘real life’ sexual filtering and contact among men who have sex with men

2014 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shelia R. Rice ◽  
Michael W. Ross
Keyword(s):  
Risk Reduction ◽  
Risk Behavior ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Sexual Scripts ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Anal Sex ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Face Negotiation ◽  
Sexual Contacts ◽  
Sex With Men

We studied the behaviors and sexual contacts in 1,000 Men who have Sex with Men (MSM), and behaviors for main and casual partners, and between Internet and In Real Life (IRL) sexual contacts for non-main partners. Data establish different patterns of MSM courtships and a pattern of partner acquisition. Data indicate the process of filtering, courtship, and / or negotiating for sex (including positioning) is different for Internet-acquired and IRL-acquired partners. There are more steps in the Internet process compared to the IRL processes prior to face-to-face contact, as well as negotiations of risk reduction. Higher levels of risk behavior and specifically anal sex and rimming suggest that the Internet allows for pre-Face-To-Face negotiation of sexual scripts.

HIV-Related Attitudes and Intentions for High-Risk, Substance-Using Men Who Have Sex With Men: Associations and Clinical Implications for HIV-Positive and HIV-Negative MSM

2010 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 281-293 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gordon Mansergh ◽  
David J. McKirnan ◽  
Stephen A. Flores ◽  
Sharon M. Hudson ◽  
Beryl A. Koblin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Substance Use ◽  
Risk Behavior ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Safer Sex ◽  
Hiv Positive ◽  
Hiv Status ◽  
Anal Sex ◽  
Sex With Men ◽  
Hiv Negative ◽  
Hiv Positive Men

This study compared HIV-related attitudes and intentions by respondent HIV-status in a large sample of substance-using men who have sex with men (MSM) in the United States. Attitudes and intentions included self-efficacy for safer sex; difficulty communicating with sex partners about safer sex; intent to use condoms consistently and to not use substances before sex in the next 3 months; and less concern for HIV given effective antiviral treatments. Differences were found for behavior during the most recent anal sex encounter by HIV-status, including (a) insertive and (b) receptive anal sex risk behavior, and (c) substance use before or during the encounter. Self-efficacy for safer sex was associated with less risk behavior among HIV-negative men but not among HIV-positive men, suggesting that self-efficacy for safer sex continues to be a relevant issue to address in counseling uninfected MSM. HIV-positive men who reported less concern for HIV given treatments were more likely to report receptive risk behavior, as were HIV-negative men who reported difficulty communicating about safer sex. Implications are discussed for potentially heightened client desire and therapeutic opportunity to reduce future substance use during sex for clients who report recent substance use during sex.

Social Media and Citizen Engagement

2013 ◽  
pp. 225-238
Author(s):  
Charlie E. Cabotaje ◽  
Erwin A. Alampay
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Disaster Response ◽  
Real Life ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Citizen Engagement ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
First Case ◽  
Use Of Social Media

Increased access and the convenience of participation to and through the internet encourage connectivity among citizens. These new and enhanced connections are no longer dependent on real-life, face-to-face interactions, and are less restricted by the boundaries of time and space (Frissen, 2005). In this chapter, two cases from the Philippines are documented and assessed in order to look at online citizen engagement. The first case looks at how people participate in promoting tourism in the Philippines through social media. The second case involves their use of social media for disaster response. Previous studies on ICTs and participation in the Philippines have looked at the role of intermediaries (see Alampay, 2002). Since then, the role of social media, in particular that of Facebook and Twitter, has grown dramatically and at times completely circumvents traditional notions of intermediation. The role of Facebook, in particular, will be highlighted in this chapter, and the authors will analyze its effectiveness, vis-à-vis traditional government channels for communication and delivery of similar services. By looking at these two cases and assessing the abovementioned aspects, it is hoped that the use of social media can be seen as an integral part of e-governance especially in engaging citizens to participate in local and national governance.

The Roles of Online Intermediaries in Collective Memory-Supported Electronic Negotiation

2010 ◽  
pp. 1831-1847
Author(s):  
Nongkran Lertpittayapoom ◽  
Souren Paul
Keyword(s):  
Collective Memory ◽  
Negotiation Support Systems ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Electronic Negotiations ◽  
Negotiation Support ◽  
Electronic Negotiation ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Face Negotiation ◽  
Online Intermediary ◽  
Memory Support

Following the emergence of the Internet, electronic negotiation has become an alternative to face-to-face negotiation. The rise of websites such as electronic marketplaces or electronic brokerages also fueled the popularity of electronic negotiation. The current forms of negotiation support systems (NSS) used to support many electronic negotiations offer very little support for historical negotiation data. In order to address this issue, the idea of a collective memory support in negotiations has been proposed in recent years. This paper highlights the use of an online intermediary as an effective location from which collective memory support can be offered. The paper proposes that an intermediary based collective memory support will increase confidence in negotiation, reduce overall negotiation time, and strengthen trust between negotiators.

scholarly journals Beyond Anal Sex: Sexual Practices Associated with HIV Risk Reduction among Men Who Have Sex with Men in Boston, Massachusetts

2009 ◽  
Vol 23 (7) ◽  
pp. 545-550 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sari L. Reisner ◽  
Matthew J. Mimiaga ◽  
Margie Skeer ◽  
Kenneth H. Mayer
Keyword(s):  
Risk Reduction ◽  
Hiv Risk ◽  
Sexual Practices ◽  
Anal Sex ◽  
Hiv Risk Reduction ◽  
Sex With Men

scholarly journals HIV Sexual Risk Behavior by Men Who use the Internet to Seek Sex with Men: Results of the Men’s INTernet Sex Study-II (MINTS-II)

2009 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 488-498 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. R. Simon Rosser ◽  
J. Michael Oakes ◽  
Keith J. Horvath ◽  
Joseph A. Konstan ◽  
Gene P. Danilenko ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Behavior ◽  
Sexual Risk ◽  
Sexual Risk Behavior ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Hiv Sexual Risk ◽  
Internet Sex ◽  
Sex With Men

scholarly journals Design and Implementation of a Multilevel Intervention to Reduce Hepatitis C Transmission Among Men Who Have Sex With Men in Amsterdam: Co-Creation and Usability Study

10.2196/19100 ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (9) ◽  
pp. e19100
Author(s):  
Tamara Prinsenberg ◽  
Paul Zantkuijl ◽  
Wim Zuilhof ◽  
Udi Davidovich ◽  
Janke Schinkel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hepatitis C ◽  
Risk Reduction ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Creation Process ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Gay Community ◽  
Hcv Transmission ◽  
Intervention Content ◽  
Sex With Men ◽  
Multilevel Intervention

Background In the Netherlands, transmission of hepatitis C virus (HCV) occurs primarily among men who have sex with men (MSM). Early HCV testing of at-risk MSM and immediate initiation of treatment will prevent onward transmission, but this may not be sufficient to eliminate HCV in a population with ongoing risk behaviors. Therefore, targeted socioculturally acceptable preventive measures, including behavioral interventions, are urgently needed. Currently, little contextually appropriate information about HCV or risk reduction interventions is available. Objective The objective of this project was to develop an intervention to reduce HCV transmission among MSM in Amsterdam through a co-creation process, with the input of men from the targeted community directly impacting intervention content, design, and implementation. Methods We developed a multilevel intervention targeting 6 levels: individual, community, professional, context, patient, and network. The intervention was developed in close cooperation between health professionals, gay community members, commercial stakeholders, and stakeholders from within the gay community. The co-creation process had 4 phases: a needs assessment, stakeholder engagement, co-creation, and implementation. The co-creation phase continued until consensus was reached between the researchers and community members on the intervention content and design. The final intervention, NoMoreC, was completed within 2 years, and implementation started in February 2018. Results NoMoreC includes web-based and face-to-face components as well as an anonymous HCV testing service. The NoMoreC website provides information about hepatitis C, HCV transmission routes, risk reduction strategies, testing and treatment options, and partner notification. The face-to-face component comprises a risk reduction toolbox, training for health professionals, and providing tailored advice to sex on premises venues. NoMoreC is promoted by an active voluntary campaign team. Conclusions Involving the community and stakeholders in the creation of NoMoreC has been the main strength of this project. It has resulted in an intervention with various components that resonates with the gay community at risk of HCV infection. The uptake and acceptability of the described intervention will be evaluated in the future. The description of the co-creation process and implementation of the project may serve as a rich and useful source for others who want to develop culturally and context appropriate HCV interventions.

Exploring the Roles of Intermediaries in Collective Memory-Supported Electronic Negotiation

2011 ◽  
pp. 3670-3686
Author(s):  
Nongkran Lertpittayapoom ◽  
Souren Paul
Keyword(s):  
Collective Memory ◽  
Negotiation Support Systems ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Electronic Negotiations ◽  
Negotiation Support ◽  
Electronic Negotiation ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Face Negotiation ◽  
Online Intermediary ◽  
Memory Support

Following the emergence of the Internet, electronic negotiation has become an alternative to face-to-face negotiation. The current forms of negotiation support systems (NSS) used to support many electronic negotiations offer very little support for historical negotiation data. In order to address this issue, the idea of a collective memory support in negotiations has been proposed in recent years. This article highlights the use of an online intermediary as an effective location from which collective memory support can be offered. The article proposes that an intermediary based collective memory support will increase confidence in negotiation, reduce overall negotiation time, and strengthen trust between negotiators.

Misrepresentation on the Internet and in real life about sex and HIV: A study of Latino men who have sex with men

2006 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 133-144 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael W. Ross ◽  
B. R. Simon Rosser ◽  
Eli Coleman ◽  
Rafael Mazin
Keyword(s):  
Real Life ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Latino Men ◽  
Sex With Men

scholarly journals Genetic Network Analysis to Assess the Risk of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Transmission Among Men Who Have Sex With Men Seeking Partners on the Internet

2019 ◽  
Vol 70 (5) ◽  
pp. 925-932 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas C S Martin ◽  
Antoine Chaillon ◽  
Susannah K Graves ◽  
Timothy Lin ◽  
Sara Gianella ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Human Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Network Analysis ◽  
Risk Behavior ◽  
Genetic Network ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Genetic Linkage Analysis ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Sex With Men ◽  
Hiv 1

Abstract Background Online partner seeking (OPS) among men who have sex with men (MSM) is associated with increased risk behavior including frequency of unprotected anal intercourse, number of partners, and incidence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). However, the impact on transmission of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is uncertain. Methods MSM diagnosed with acute and early HIV infection were recruited from the Primary Infection Resource Consortium. HIV transmission events in the year following infection were inferred using estimated date of infection combined with genetic network analysis with linked sequences defined as ≤0.015 sequences/site difference in the HIV type 1 (HIV-1) pol coding region. Participants completed a detailed baseline questionnaire including reported methods of meeting sexual partners, including OPS, in the prior 3 months, and regression was performed with inferred transmission as the outcome. Results From 147 MSM who completed the questionnaire, there were an associated 20 inferred HIV transmissions. No association with OPS was found (odds ratio, 0.64 [95% confidence interval, .24–1.69]; P = .37), though individuals who reported OPS were more likely to have reported a greater number of partners (P = .003) and prior STIs (P = .002). Geospatial analysis did not indicate that OPS was associated with increased geographical reach of the user (P = .68). Conclusions Individuals reporting OPS did not have increased odds of inferred HIV-1 transmission in the year following infection using genetic linkage analysis despite apparently increased risk behavior. OPS also did not increase the geographic distance between genetically clustered HIV infections, suggesting that individuals mainly use the internet to meet partners in their local region.

scholarly journals Technocentrism, Disembodied Relationship, and Sabbath

Lumen et Vita ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marissa Papula
Keyword(s):  
Real Life ◽  
Image Of God ◽  
Text Messages ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Professional Lives ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Technological Advances ◽  
Social Media Platforms ◽  
The Image Of God

As developments in technology present us with new opportunities for efficiency and connection, digital communication and our growing dependence on the internet are increasingly blurring boundaries between work and rest, between “real life” and the “lives” we share on social media platforms. Our text messages substitute for time together. Our best news is shared via email or in photos posted for all to see, rather than embraces and champagne toasts. Our deepest secrets are poured anonymously onto the Internet for others’ consumption. We text, email, scroll, and post our way through meetings, meals and milestones, multitasking, somehow creating more time and yet realizing our opportunities for refreshment and authentic relationship are shrinking as our expectations for productivity are ever expanding. We are privy to the life events of our high school teammates, but are unable to verbalize our suffering in the presence of another, face to face, sans a keyboard. My writings critique this growing phenomena through a lens of theological anthropology. Our technocentrism is deeply contouring how we live, how we relate to one another, and how we engage in work and leisure, and prompts us to ponder what our dependence on technology means for us as human beings. Through a theological exploration of human relationship and Sabbath, I will explore how technocentrism is thwarting our theosis, both individually and societally, and offer suggestions for how we can best appropriate technological advances in communication toward better bearing the image of God in our familial, social, and professional lives.

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