Social Media

“Friend” or Foe? Why People Friend Disliked Others on Facebook

A recent article examined why people connect online with people they dislike. Social media offers features that allows users to solicit and establish a friendship with barely acquainted individuals. This allows users to gain information about their superficial connections with whom they may not otherwise connect offline. Results from a study comprised of college students (N = 305) indicated that…
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Social Media

Social Media Addiction Predicts Social Media Infidelity in Dating Partners: Could Age Explain This Connection?

Habitual social media interactions could develop into a compulsive behavioral pattern that could interfere with relationship functioning. Empirical research has consistently found a negative relationship between social media addiction and age. My research has also confirmed that, in a sample of adult partners (18 and above) who self-reported to be in a committed relationship, younger partners…
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Social Media

Avoid Social Media Interactions Even With Your Spouse.

Social media interactions between romantic partners (e.g., liking, commenting on partner’s posts and pictures) may not benefit the couple, rather it can jeopardize their relationship. Empirical evidence suggests that couples who reported more Facebook maintenance behaviors experienced lower levels of love in their relationship (Northrup & Smith, 2016). That is, spending excessive time on…
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