Problematic Internet use (PIU) has begun to be linked to the development of certain eating
disorders. This uncontrolled use of the Internet is mainly found in the student population. The …

Today's youth often connect with friends online. Although decades of research have
explored the core qualities of face-to-face friendships, less is known about how these …

Research demonstrates that mainstream media negatively impacts women's body image;
less is known about social media, specifically Instagram. The purpose of the study was to …

Two studies examined how implicit theories of relationships are associated with ghosting (ie,
ending a relationship by cutting off all contact). Previous research on implicit theories of …

Abstract Cyber Dating Abuse includes perpetration of aggressive and controlling behaviours
against an intimate partner via technology. Despite the significant physical and …

Sexting has become a new form of intimate interaction in line with contemporary
communication methods. This phenomenon often leads to positive outcomes, but it can also …

Purpose The association between social media and jealousy is an aspect of the dark side of
social media that has garnered significant attention in the past decade. However, the …

Just as with other forms of abuse such as bullying, dating violence is no longer limited to
physical spaces. Several forms of dating violence can also be perpetrated by means of …

Understanding the role of digital media in adolescents' romantic relationships is essential to
the prevention of digital dating violence. This study focuses on adolescents' perceptions of …

The purpose of this paper is to provide a critical review of extant knowledge on emoji use in
Computer-Mediated Communication (CMC). A compilation of 46 empirical studies published …