The Visiting Internet Fiancé/ée (VIF): An Emerging Group of International Travelers | Zendy

Theresa A. Sofarelli | Zendy; Holly K. Birich | Zendy; DeVon C. Hale | Zendy

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The Visiting Internet Fiancé/ée (VIF): An Emerging Group of International Travelers

Author(s) -

Theresa A. Sofarelli,

Holly K. Birich,

DeVon C. Hale

Publication year - 2014

Publication title -

journal of travel medicine

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 1.985

H-Index - 59

eISSN - 1708-8305

pISSN - 1195-1982

DOI - 10.1111/jtm.12128

Subject(s) - medicine , the internet , internet privacy , family medicine , world wide web , computer science

Here we describe an emerging category of travelers called the Visiting Internet Fiancé/ée (VIF), characterized by their travel to pursue a romantic relationship with an individual they have only encountered online. The VIF is not well identified in travel medicine literature despite having a higher risk for several travel-related issues including sexually transmitted infections, monetary fraud, and international scams. We also propose specific counseling interventions designed to minimize the adverse outcomes faced by the VIF traveler.

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