Journal of Undergraduate Research
Keywords
text patterns of communication channel, adult romantic relationships, divorce
College
Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Department
Psychology
Abstract
Communication in romantic relationships is changing. Partners today increasingly choose to communicate via technology1, and use a mix of communication channels ranging from purely verbal formats (e.g., text messaging) to those rich in nonverbal expression (e.g., video chats). Despite this, theories about romantic communication tend to assume or focus on only face-to-face interactions, or lump all computer-mediated channels into a single category2. These limitations harm the study of modern relationships. Expanding scientific knowledge about how young people use various media in their relationships can greatly benefit the future study of romantic communication and mate selection, and inform efforts in the prevention of relationship-linked distress and divorce.
Recommended Citation
Jackson, Samuel and Braithwaite, Scott
(2017)
"We Need to Text Patterns of Cummunication Channel Use in Emerging Adult Romantic Relationships,"
Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2017:
Iss.
1, Article 94.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2017/iss1/94