Sex and Money: The Sexual Norm Phenomenon in Thai Cyberculture

Abstract

This online survey research was conducted to explore the phenomenon of sexualnorms among Thai internet daters. 460 internet dating members (237 females and223 males) participated in this study. The ages of the largest number ofparticipants (80.2%) ranged from less than 25 years old to 35 years old. Thefindings revealed that there are substantial changes in sexual norms among youngpeople in Thai cyber culture. The internet and internet dating websites inparticular, has become one of the mediums used by some sex and money-orientedpeople. These people come to internet dating for sex, not for romantic love, andthey sometimes also exchange sex for money.

Keywords: sexual norms, internet dating, online sexual relationships