Zjawisko cyberseksu z perspektywy psychologii społecznej
Cybersexs phenomenon in terms of social psychology

Summary/Abstract: Introduction – Cybersex may be defined as exchanging sexually explicit materials obtained in the Internet or as digital data in order to achieve sexual arousal. It is a kind of activity which may particularly strongly influence forming of identity, love, as well as field in which laws of natural selection might be applicable. Aim – The aim of this report is to describe cybersex in terms of social psychology. Material and methods – Databases MEDLINE, PsychINFO and PsychARTICLES were searched using the term „cybersex”. Results – Research by social psychologists proves that during internet communication the actual self is expressed more easily which contributes to the fact that initiating authentic relationship via Internet is facilitated. Easier expression of own sexual needs is particularly important for social groups in which communicating such longings is severely repressed as in cases of women and homosexuals. Reports also support hypotheses concerning cybersex based on the ground of evolutionary perspective. Typology of erotic relationships via Internet strikingly resembles such classifications designed for real life by social psychologists. Conclusions – Social psychology emphasizes developmental aspects of communication via the Internet including demarginalization of sexual self and even initiation of deep and authentic relationships based on common values which are later transferred into real life. Empirical data support that for women relational aspect of cybersex is more important than for men which also corresponds with evolutionary theories.

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