#ISpy: Internet Infidelity (5/5)

What counts as infidelity? Can you be unfaithful online? Some people might argue that unless there’s a physical dimension to a relationship those involved aren’t being unfaithful - but is there a point when chatting becomes cheating? Research conducted by The Open University’s academics Andreas Vossler and Naomi Moller from the School of Psychology shows that relationship boundaries can be blurred online – this means that people in a relationship may be uncertain what online behaviours count as cheating, and that they might not agree with their partner’s definitions. Based on this research, the infidelity drama ‘I-SPY’ explores the issue of Internet-related infidelity over 5 films through the experience of one couple who struggle to hold their relationship together after engaging in online activities. The aim with these films is to encourage awareness and debate about what online behaviours count as ‘crossing the line’ in a relationship.

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Internet infidelity and its impact on relationships

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