Given the increasing dependency on social networking sites in modern society, gaining a
clearer and more nuanced understanding of whether and how use of this medium is related …

Social networking sites (SNSs) provide a public platform for communication, interaction, and
socialisation. The intention behind conducting this research was to evaluate whether …

This fully revised text demystifies interpersonal communication skills by bringing the latest
research together with practical guidance that prepares students to discern key …

Social media often have a dark side in romantic relationships. Affordances such as
persistence, association, and visibility can promote romantic jealousy and the salience of …

Very few studies have examined if emoji play a role in first-time interactions and whether
their use conveys information about relationship initiation intentions. In two experimental …

While significant research exists highlighting the role of impression management and
disclosure online as it relates to the development of relationships, more work is needed to …

This study draws on Knapp's offline relationship development model to examine how people
construct romantic relationships on social media, with particular attention to the role of …

In The Internet Family, Drs. Katherine Hertlein and Markie Twist provide a current and
comprehensive look at the effects of technology on couple and family relationships …

When people end their relationships, they must choose which parts of the relationship to
remember and forget as they prepare themselves for future partners. This memory process is …

ABSTRACT The Relationship Dissolution Model (RDM) was used to analyze what and why
virtual possessions people retain or delete after a romantic relationship breakup …