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Cybersex: the impact of a contemporary problem on the practices of marriage and family therapists.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  19017186     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The number of people accessing the Internet for sexual purposes (cybersex) has increased dramatically over the last 10 years. However, little research has been conducted to determine how frequently clients present for treatment with cybersex-related issues. One hundred sixty-four clinical members of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy participated in the current study, which was conducted to identify the impacts of cybersex on MFTs' practices. Most respondents report seeing clients with cybersex-related issues, with client numbers increasing over the past 2 years. Although most respondents felt prepared to diagnose and treat adults with cybersex problems, half felt unprepared to diagnose and treat children. Lastly, most respondents reported that their required college courses were not helpful in preparing them to diagnose and treat cybersex-related problems. The implications of study findings are discussed.
Authors:
Peter D Goldberg; Brennan D Peterson; Karen H Rosen; Mary Linda Sara
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of marital and family therapy     Volume:  34     ISSN:  0194-472X     ISO Abbreviation:  J Marital Fam Ther     Publication Date:  2008 Oct 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2008-11-21     Completed Date:  2009-01-14     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7904614     Medline TA:  J Marital Fam Ther     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  469-80     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Loudoun County, VA CSB. pedrogoldberg@verizon.net
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Attitude of Health Personnel*
Clinical Competence*
Family Therapy / methods*
Female
Humans
Internet*
Interpersonal Relations
Male
Marital Therapy / methods*
Masturbation / prevention & control
Middle Aged
Physician's Practice Patterns
Professional-Patient Relations
Questionnaires
Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological / prevention & control*
United States

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