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Thesis/Dissertation Information
- Degree Disciplines:
- Psychology
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- Abstract:
- Research has demonstrated that relationship satisfaction is a broadly defined con struct and as such, is the product of a number of contributing factors. Recently, social media and its numerous uses have demonstrated some effect on interpersonal relationships and their degree of success. While both social media and relationship satisfaction have both been extensively researched, no concrete relationship has been established between the use of social media and the degree of an individual’s overall relationship satisfaction. Consequently, the present study addressed the effect of social media, when used for relationship acknowledgement purposes, on overall relationship satisfaction in monogamous couples, using data from surveys provided over the three major social media sites, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. The sample of the current study consisted of 82 men and women, over the age of 18, in committed relationships of an intimate nature. Relationship satisfaction was measured using the Relationship Rating Form, and social media acknowledgement was measured using the Social Media Acknowledgement Scale, which was created specifically for this study. A regression model was used to examine the relationship between the two variables. The results of the study supported the study hypothesis that there is a positive relationship between levels of social media acknowledgement and relationship satisfaction. The findings of the study are relevant because they establish a connection between certain functions of social media use with relationship satisfaction and will be helpful in determining the specific aspects of social media use that affect individual ability to maintain and be satisfied in intimate relationships.
- Thesis:
- Thesis (M.S.)--Barry University, 2015.
- Bibliography:
- Includes bibliographical references (leaves 41-51).
Record Information
- Source Institution:
- Barry University
- Holding Location:
- Barry University Archives and Special Collections
- Rights Management:
- Copyright Gabriella Puleo. Permission granted to Barry University to digitize, archive and distribute this item for non-profit research and educational purposes. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires permission of the copyright holder.
- Resource Identifier:
- HM742.P85 2015_PuleoGabriella ( BU-Local )
- Classification:
- HM742.P85 2015 ( lcc )
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