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SEXUALITY ONLINE: EXPLORATION AND SELF-IDENTIFICATION AMONG COLLEGE STUDENTS
| Title: | SEXUALITY ONLINE: EXPLORATION AND SELF-IDENTIFICATION AMONG COLLEGE STUDENTS. |
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| Name(s): |
Nordham, Chelsea, Author Donley, Amy, Committee Chair University of Central Florida, Degree Grantor |
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| Type of Resource: | text | |
| Date Issued: | 2013 | |
| Publisher: | University of Central Florida | |
| Language(s): | English | |
| Abstract/Description: | The Internet is a space that offers the exploration of sexual experiences without social repercussions to one's identity. As a de-centralized environment, social conventions, cues, judgments and risks may be present, but are not fixed. Online sexual activities are accessible through both interactive and observational means, such as forums, blogs, chat rooms, e-mail, instant messaging, video conferencing and websites. The current study sought to uncover the motivation and significance of Internet use on how college students perceive, experience and define their sexuality. The intent of this thesis was to look into the complexity of human sexuality that can be embodied online and help to extend our knowledge on how Internet use provides support and satisfaction for sexual needs that are significant to individuals affected by social discomfort. The study showed that shyness and anxiousness as temperaments associated with social discomfort were tied to utilizing the Internet for sexual experiences, such as exploration and strengthening of sexual identity. | |
| Identifier: | CFH0004334 (IID), ucf:45031 (fedora) | |
| Note(s): |
2013-05-01 B.A. Sciences, Dept. of Sociology Bachelors This record was generated from author submitted information. |
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| Subject(s): |
sexuality online online sexuality social discomfort internet |
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| Persistent Link to This Record: | http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFH0004334 | |
| Restrictions on Access: | public | |
| Host Institution: | UCF |
