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Internet Infidelity: A Critical Review of the Literature

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Fred P. Piercy

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

People are using the Internet more frequently to form friendships and romances and to initiate affairs. In the present article, the authors provide a critical review of the literature on Internet infidelity. The authors examine articles that focus on the definition of Internet infidelity, attitudes toward it, factors contributing to it, treatment, and/or any information about the impact of Internet infidelity on couples and families. The authors discuss the evolving use of the computer in sexual interactions and briefly summarize and critique the existing treatment methods. Recommendations for future directions in theory, research, and practice are presented.

Key Words: Internet infidelity • Internet sexuality • sexual addiction • cybersex

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