Cyberspace romance : the psychology of online relationships

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Cyberspace romance : the psychology of online relationships

Monica T. Whitty and Adrian N. Carr

Palgrave Macmillan, c2006

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 193-211) and index

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Description

Through examples of Whitty's own research on cyber-relationships, online dating, cyber-harassment, and presentation of self online, as well as drawing from other people's research, the positive and negative aspects of online relating are presented. This is an invaluable resource for anyone studying or conducting research on Internet relationships.

Table of Contents

Cyber-relationships, The Story so Far.- From Courtly Love to Cyber-flirting.- Playing at Love: Winnicott and Potential Space.- Object Engagement and Dysfunctional Aspects of Relating Online.- Cyber-cheating: Can We Really be Liberated in Cyberspace?.- Deviance and Cyberspace.- Online Dating: Shopping for Love on the Internet.- Characters and Archetypes in Cyberspace.- Visions of the Future.

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