The Positive Impact of Technology on Young Gay Men's Dating and Sexual Relationships in Canada: Results From a Focus Group Study

McKie, Raymond M.; Lachowsky, Nathan J.; Milhausen, Robin R.

doi:10.1080/19361653.2014.935552

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“…Encountering male sexual partners online was motivated by the facility for negotiating safer sex and establishing boundaries around desired sexual activities. Similarly, a recent qualitative study of young gay men found the Internet offered benefits including finding and filtering partners, sexual facilitation, relationship development and maintenance, improved communication and identity development (McKie, Lachowsky, and Milhausen 2015). Partners met online were sometimes anonymous and of unknown or discordant serostatus, and alcohol or other substances facilitated online-initiated encounters for some participants.…”

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Sexual HIV risk among gay, bisexual and queer transgender men: findings from interviews in Vancouver, Canada

Rich

Scott²,

Johnston

et al. 2017

Culture, Health & Sexuality

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Gay, bisexual, queer and other men who have sex with men are disproportionately affected by HIV in Canada. While up to two-thirds of transgender men identify as gay, bisexual or queer and report a variety of HIV sexual risk behaviours, transgender men are often overlooked within epidemiological HIV surveillance and research. While a growing body of research has begun to examine sexual risk for transgender gay, bisexual and queer men, most studies have been conducted in the USA. This study explored sexual HIV risk for this population in the Canadian context, specifically in British Columbia in an environment of publically funded universal access to healthcare including HIV testing and treatment. We conducted interviews with 11 gay, bisexual and queer transgender men. Participant narratives suggest that HIV risk for these transgender men is shaped by a diversity of sexual behaviours including inconsistent condom use, seeking partners online for greater safety, and accessing HIV/STI testing and other healthcare services despite facing transition-related barriers. Public health prevention and health education must recognise the presence of transgender men and ensure health services and broader population health promotion meet the unique sexual health needs of this sub-population of gay, bisexual and queer men.

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Sexual HIV risk among gay, bisexual and queer transgender men: findings from interviews in Vancouver, Canada

Rich

Scott²,

Johnston

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Culture, Health & Sexuality

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“…Het internet biedt een uitkomst aan jongeren die minder mogelijkheid tot uitwisseling met andere homo-en biseksuele jongeren hebben (McKie, Lachowsky, & Milhausen, 2015). Op internet kunnen zij gelijkgestemden vinden, zowel om advies en ervaringen te delen (Bond et al, 2009;Mitchell et al, 2014;Ybarra et al, 2015) als om relatie-en sekspartners te zoeken (De Haan et al, 2013;Pingel et al, 2013;McKie et al, 2015).…”

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“…Op internet kunnen zij gelijkgestemden vinden, zowel om advies en ervaringen te delen (Bond et al, 2009;Mitchell et al, 2014;Ybarra et al, 2015) als om relatie-en sekspartners te zoeken (De Haan et al, 2013;Pingel et al, 2013;McKie et al, 2015). Homo-en biseksuele jongeren waarderen digitale technologieën ook omdat internet hun een zekere mate van anonimiteit geeft (Doorduin & Van Lee, 2013).…”

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Seksuele communicatie en aan seksualiteit gerelateerd internetgebruik onder homo- en biseksuele jongeren

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2015

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Dit onderzoek beschrijft verschillen naar seksuele oriëntatie in de mate waarin jongeren zich wenden tot ouders, vrienden en internet bij vragen of problemen over seks en in het zoeken van seksueel expliciete beelden en seksuele contacten via internet. Daartoe vulden 4707 jongeren van 17 tot en met 24 jaar een digitale vragenlijst in met vragen over seksuele communicatie en aan seksualiteit gerelateerd internetgebruik. Ouders en vrienden spelen voor homo-, bi- en heteroseksuele jongeren een vergelijkbare rol. Er bestaan wel verschillen in het geslacht van de ouder of vriend die wordt geraadpleegd en de onderwerpen die worden besproken. Internet speelt een belangrijke rol voor homo- en biseksuele jongeren, bijvoorbeeld voor het praten over problemen en voor het zoeken van relatie- en sekspartners. In de hulpverlening en preventie dient rekening te worden gehouden met deze belangrijke en tweezijdige rol van internet voor homo- en biseksuele jongeren. De mogelijkheden van internet moeten worden versterkt en benut, waarbij jongeren ook bewust gemaakt moeten worden van de risico’s.

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“…However, only recently has empirical research begun to examine patterns of app use among partnered men and its effect on their relationships (McKie, Lachowsky, & Milhausen, 2015). As GSN app use within the context of a primary relationship has the potential to affect couples' sexual and relationship health, the present study sought to describe app use among MSM in serious relationships, 1 investigate whether men discuss boundaries for app use with their partners, and identify preferences for relationship education related to GSN app use.…”

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Geosocial Networking App Use Among Men Who Have Sex With Men in Serious Romantic Relationships

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Geosocial networking (GSN) mobile phone applications (“apps”) are used frequently among men who have sex with men (MSM) to socialize and meet sexual partners. Though GSN apps are used by some MSM in partnered relationships, little is known about how the use of GSN apps among MSM in serious romantic relationships can influence couples' sexual and relationship health. MSM in serious relationships (N = 323; M age = 40 years) were recruited through a popular GSN app for MSM. Participants completed open-ended items regarding the costs and benefits of app use to their relationships, discussions of app use with their partners, and preferences for relationship education related to app use. Reported benefits of app use included improving sex and communication with one's primary partner and fulfilling unmet sexual needs. Although approximately half had not discussed app use with their partners, citing app use as a “non-issue,” many cited various drawbacks to app use, including jealousy and being a distraction from the relationship. Few described sexual health concerns as a drawback to meeting partners through apps. Regarding relationship education preferences, most wanted help with general communication skills and how to express one's sexual needs to a partner. Although GSN app use can enhance relationships and sex among partnered MSM, unclear communication about app use may contribute to negative relationship outcomes and could prevent partners from having sexual needs met. Relationship and sexual health education programs for male couples should consider addressing social media and technology use in their curricula.

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The Positive Impact of Technology on Young Gay Men's Dating and Sexual Relationships in Canada: Results From a Focus Group Study

Cited by 31 publications

References 58 publications

Sexual HIV risk among gay, bisexual and queer transgender men: findings from interviews in Vancouver, Canada

Sexual HIV risk among gay, bisexual and queer transgender men: findings from interviews in Vancouver, Canada

Seksuele communicatie en aan seksualiteit gerelateerd internetgebruik onder homo- en biseksuele jongeren

Geosocial Networking App Use Among Men Who Have Sex With Men in Serious Romantic Relationships

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