The use of online methodologies in studying paraphilias – A review
The use of online methodologies in studying paraphilias – A review
Author(s): Mark D. GriffithsSubject(s): Psychology, Clinical psychology, Behaviorism, Methodology and research technology, Health and medicine and law, ICT Information and Communications Technologies
Published by: Akadémiai Kiadó
Keywords: sexual paraphilia; sexual behavior; online methodologies; sex addiction; behavioral addiction;
Summary/Abstract: The paper outlines the advantages, disadvantages, and other implications of using the Internet to collect data from those people displaying sexually paraphilic behavior. Method: Using empirical and clinical studies published in the paraphilia literature, the main issues concerning online paraphilic data collection are reviewed and discussed. Results: The specific online data collection methods examined included the collection of paraphilic data via (i) online questionnaires, (ii) online forums, (iii) online interviews, and (iv) online participant observation. Conclusions: It is concluded that there are many useful and practical advantages of using online research methodologies to examine sexually paraphilic behavior.
Journal: Journal of Behavioral Addictions
- Issue Year: 1/2012
- Issue No: 4
- Page Range: 143-150
- Page Count: 8
- Language: English