ERIC Number: EJ1246271
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2020
Pages: 16
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Jack'd Dating Application Motivations, Experiences, and Sexual Risk Behaviors: A Qualitative Pilot Study
Smiley, Sabrina L.; Wang, Sherry C.; Kierstead, Elexis C.; Smiley-Dower, Alisa; Hamilton, Alison B.; Milburn, Norweeta G.
Journal of LGBT Youth, v17 n2 p177-192 2020
Introduction: Little is known about geosocial networking dating application use among young Black gay and bisexual men (YBGBM), a group severely affected by HIV in the United States. The purpose of this study was to explore: (1) How YBGBM describe motivations to use Jack'd; (2) How YBGBM describe and experience meeting romantic-sexual partners on Jack'd, including partner preferences and offline sexual encounters; and (3) How these descriptions and experiences reflect sexual risk behaviors? Methods: Between April and July 2015, we conducted 23 face-to-face semistructured interviews with self-identified Black gay (n = 15) and bisexual (n = 8) men (21-25 years) (M = 23.48, SD = 1.5) in Washington, DC. All interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed, and analyzed using thematic analysis methodology. Results: Motivations to use Jack'd included discomfort and challenges meeting men in open/public spaces that may lead to homophobic violence. Nearly half articulated distrust of HIV-negative disclosure from their Jack'd-met partner. Some participants reported inconsistent condom use when the insertive partner in anal sex, and several perceived Jack'd-met partners their own age to be less concerned about HIV than older men. Conclusion: HIV prevention strategies directed toward YBGBM should consider the role dating applications may play in either exacerbating or attenuating sexual risk.
Descriptors: Cultural Influences, African Americans, Homosexuality, Health Promotion, Health Behavior, Prevention, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS), Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Masculinity, Males, Young Adults, Motivation, Social Bias, Violence, Self Disclosure (Individuals), Dating (Social), Computer Oriented Programs
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
Sponsor: National Institute on Drug Abuse (DHHS/PHS)
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Identifiers - Location: District of Columbia
Grant or Contract Numbers: R25DA035692
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