The Effect of a Potential Partner’s Serostatus on Behavioral Sexual Intentions of Men who Have Sex with Men Online and Offline

Research output: ThesisDoctoral Thesis

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of HIV status (serostatus) and meeting venue (online or offline) on the sexual behavior (engagement and safer sex practices) of men who have sex with men (MSM). Participants included 469 MSM aged 18 and older recruited using Amazon Mechanical Turk. Participants who met eligibility criteria and agreed to participate were directed to a survey administered via Qualtrics. The survey collected basic demographic information as well as information about behavioral intentions regarding sexual engagement and safer sex practices. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, the chi-square test for independence, and correlational statistics. Findings revealed that meeting venue affected the impact of a potential partner’s serostatus on MSM’s willingness to engage in sexual behavior. These findings have important implications for thinking about HIV prevention and disclosure interventions.
Original languageAmerican English
QualificationPh.D.
Awarding Institution
  • Psychology
Supervisors/Advisors
  • Chenneville, Tiffany, Advisor
StatePublished - Apr 24 2017

Keywords

  • Internet Dating
  • HIV
  • Stigma
  • MSM

Disciplines

  • Public Health Education and Promotion
  • Health Psychology
  • Gender and Sexuality

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