The Cheat-O-Meter: Talking About What it Means to "Be Faithful"

Many HIV/AIDS prevention programs advocate that audiences "be faithful" to their partners to prevent HIV and other sexually transmitted infections, yet beliefs about what exactly constitutes faithfulness and 'cheating' are rarely explicitly discussed in relationships. The Cheat-O...

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Published in:American journal of sexuality education 2008, Vol.2 (4), p.89-111
Main Authors: Curtis, Jena Nicols, Coffey, Kathryn
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
Audiences
College Students
Cultural Influences
Family Structure
Health Education
High School Students
Interpersonal Relationship
lesson plan
monogamy
Prevention
Questionnaires
Sexual fidelity
Sexuality
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Values
values clarification
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Summary:Many HIV/AIDS prevention programs advocate that audiences "be faithful" to their partners to prevent HIV and other sexually transmitted infections, yet beliefs about what exactly constitutes faithfulness and 'cheating' are rarely explicitly discussed in relationships. The Cheat-O-Meter is an activity that encourages participants to explore and discuss their own beliefs and values surrounding sexual fidelity.
ISSN:1554-6128
1554-6136
DOI:10.1300/J455v02n04_06