Internet Infidelity

This volume discusses the phenomenon of internet infidelity by looking at the psychological, social, legal, and technological aspects involved in such behaviour. The rise of social media as well as technological advancements that create 'real' experiences online have made it possible for people to engage in multiple kinds of online relationships. These create concerns about regulating such activities via national and international law, as well as psychological and social concerns of understanding the overall impact of such behaviour. Therefore, this volume, which includes perspectives from across the world, asks and addresses some fundamental questions: Does internet infidelity amount to cheating? How is virtual infidelity different from actual infidelity? What are the social, interpersonal and psychological impacts of internet infidelity? Do people in different cultures view online infidelity differently? What are the myths associated with online infidelity? What are the various intervention measures or therapeutic techniques for treating people who are addicted to cybersex or pornography? The legal dimensions of internet cheating are equally important since adultery is considered as a criminal offence in some countries. As yet, there is no universally accepted definition of internet infidelity and legal perspectives become very important in understanding the phenomenon.

This volume includes grand theory approaches as well as detailed case studies and provides unique and multidisciplinary insights into internet cheating. It is ideal for marital therapists, counsellors, criminologists, legislators, and both researchers and students.

Provides an interdisciplinary and coherent perspective of internet infidelity and its impact on relationships Provides deep insights into how different cultures affect and influence the participant's perspective, morality and ethics in context of online cheating Investigates current laws of adultery and infidelity and examines whether law can be expanded to include online infidelity

Auteur

Sanjeev P. Sahni is a PhD in criminal psychology from Panjab University, Chandigarh, India. He is Principal Director of the Jindal Institute of Behavioural Sciences, O.P. Jindal Global University, Haryana, India, and has founded two research centers: Center for Victimology and Psychological Studies and Center for Leadership and Change. He served as Head, Education of Jindal Steel and Power Limited (JSPL) for three years. In 2015, he was awarded Edupreneur of the Year by ASSOCHAM. In appreciation of his contribution to the field of social sciences, he was honoured with the Serbian Academy Award of Arts and Sciences. He has been nominated as Director General to represent India on the International Forum on 'Crime and Criminal law in Global Era' in China (with consultative status of UN). He has served as scientist at the Ministry of Human Resource and Development and Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs (Sports Authority of India). His research interests include police science studies,cybercrime, gender studies and criminal psychology.

Garima Jain is Assistant Director, Jindal Institute of Behavioural Sciences, O.P. Jindal Global University, Haryana, India.

Contenu
Chapter 1. An Overview: Internet Infidelity Sanjeev P. Sahni & Garima Jain. - Chapter 2. User Control over Personal Information: Case Studies of Facebook, Twitter and Snapchat Indranath Gupta. -Chapter 3. Adultery in the Age of Technology:Complexities and Methodological Challenges in Studying Internet Infidelity Garima Jain and Shilpita Sen. - Chapter 4. Cultural Institutions in new technology: Evidence from Internet Infidelity Padmanabha Ramanujam, Yugank Goyal, Sriya Sridhar. -Chapter 5. Technology and Virtual Sex: Online Infidelity in the USA Emilio C. Viano. - Chapter 6. Internet Infidelity in the Cultural Framework of Spain Gonzalo Aza Blanc.- Chapter 7. Sexual Identity expression on Internet: An Empirical Study on Gay, Straight and Bisexuals in India Garima Jain, Sanjeev P. Sahni and Neha Mehra. - Chapter 8. Online Infidelity and Intimate Partner Violence: Exploring the perceived association among young adults in India Sramana Majumdar.- Chapter 9. Internet Infidelity: Interface with Mental Health Nimesh G. Desai, Shailesh Jha, Ananya Chaudhary, Bhavuk Garg. - Chapter 10. Internet Infidelity in India: The Availability of Legal Recourses Arpita Biswas. - Chapter 11. Myths associated with Internet Infidelity : Is it a real problem? Sanjeev P. Sahni and Swarnim Swasti .