Book Cover -- Title -- Copyright -- Contents -- Tables -- Figures -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Let's talk about me, me, me: Self-disclosure on the internet -- 3 The role of truth in relationship formation online -- 4 Misery loves company: Emotional and practical support online -- 5 Online research, ethics and the candid participant -- 6 Online deception, fraud, spam and cons -- 7 Short, light and ugly: Misrepresentation of the self in online dating sites -- 8 Cheating with a mouse: Internet infidelity -- 9 Building trust through communication -- 10 Cyberstalking and harassment: Violating trust -- 11 Surveillance, privacy and trust -- 12 Developing trust in online counselling -- 13 Concluding thoughts -- References -- Author index -- Subject index.

This book offers a balanced view of the internet by presenting empirical data conducted by social scientists. It is the first book to develop a coherent model of the truth-lies paradox, with specific reference to the critical role of trust.

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