When does digital interaction cross the line into relationship infidelity?
In short: The rise of online communication has blurred traditional relationship boundaries. This video series examines the ambiguity of internet infidelity, exploring how couples often struggle to define what constitutes cheating in a digital space and why partners frequently disagree on these definitions.
Research by Andreas Vossler and Naomi Moller from The Open University’s School of Psychology highlights that many people lack clear consensus on which online behaviors qualify as unfaithful. While some maintain that infidelity requires a physical dimension, others find that digital interactions can be just as damaging to a partnership.
The drama series 'I-SPY' uses a five-film narrative to illustrate these tensions, following a couple attempting to navigate the fallout of online activities. By depicting these struggles, the project aims to spark broader public debate regarding the shifting nature of trust and commitment in the digital age.
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