I just text to say I love you: Partner similarity in texting and relationship satisfaction

Ohadi, Jonathan; Brown, Brandon E.; Trub, Leora; Rosenthal, Lisa

doi:10.1016/j.chb.2017.08.048

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“…Due to the quick, convenient, asynchronous nature of texting, the number of messages that a couple could conceivably exchange in a day is virtually limitless. Therefore, perceptions of text message responsiveness may be driven more by partners’ similarity in texting preferences, rather than whether or not they are in an LDR ( Ohadi et al, 2018 ). Satisfaction with texting responsiveness may also be influenced by individual difference variables, such as gender ( Kimbrough et al, 2013 ; Schade et al, 2013 ; Wardecker et al, 2016 ) and attachment style ( Morey et al, 2013 ).…”

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Long-distance texting: Text messaging is linked with higher relationship satisfaction in long-distance relationships

Holtzman

Kushlev

Woźny

et al. 2021

Journal of Social and Personal Relationships

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Due to the widespread use of smartphones, romantic couples can connect with their partners from virtually anywhere, at any time. Remote communication may be particularly important to long-distance relationships (LDRs), compared to geographically close relationships (GCRs). The goals of the current research were to examine differences between LDRs and GCRs in (1) the patterns of remote communication (video calls, voice calls, and texting), and (2) how frequency and responsiveness of remote communication are related to relationship satisfaction. Data were drawn from an online survey of emerging adults ( n = 647) who were in a relationship or dating someone (36.5% were in an LDR). Participants in LDRs engaged in more frequent video calling, voice calling and texting, compared to those in GCRs. Long-distance relationship participants also perceived their partners to be more responsive during video and voice calls, compared to GCR participants. More frequent and responsive texting predicted significantly greater relationship satisfaction among participants in LDRs, but not GCRs. Meanwhile, frequency of voice calls was associated with greater relationship satisfaction in GCRs, but not in LDRs. The use of video calls was not significantly related to relationship satisfaction in either group. Overall, study findings add to a growing literature on remote communication in romantic couples and suggest a uniquely positive role of texting within LDRs. Further research is needed to examine the ways in which LDR and GCR couples can best capitalize on different forms of remote technology to maintain their relationships during periods of separation.

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Long-distance texting: Text messaging is linked with higher relationship satisfaction in long-distance relationships

Holtzman

Kushlev

Woźny

et al. 2021

Journal of Social and Personal Relationships

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“…The theory has since evolved to encompass attachments between humans and inanimate objects (Keefer et al, 2012). More recently, studies emphasise attachment towards digital devices, especially for the younger adult segment (Clayton et al, 2015;Ohadi et al, 2018;Trub & Barbot, 2016). For instance, Trub and Barbot (2016), identify that refuge and burden is experienced by younger adults who are attached to their mobile phones.…”

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‘I am the master of my fate’: digital technology paradoxes and the coping strategies of older consumers

Wilson-Nash

Tinson

2021

Journal of Marketing Management

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The UK Government and charity-based initiatives encourage the use of digital devices to improve connectivity and address health care challenges across an escalating, ageing population. However, research on the lived experiences of older adults using technology is limited. The aim of this study is to build on technology paradox theory to provide a greater understanding of older adults' use of digital devices and the associated coping strategies that are adopted. A qualitative approach, employing event-based diaries, reveals functional, social and psychological paradoxes as well as influences on self-worth. The findings also identify how older adults adapt to the challenges of such technology paradoxes by developing novel coping strategies such as, adjusting and acceptance. Furthermore, implications for policy and practice are established.

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“…Although the majority of research examining sexual text message communication has focused on engaging in sexting as a risk factor (Houck et al, ; Walrave et al, ; Van Ouytsel, Ponnet, Walrave & d’Haenens, ), text messaging may also facilitate exploration with romantic relationships. Emerging adults who reported engaging in similar texting behaviors as their partner (e.g., initiating text conversations at similar rates) demonstrated greater relationship satisfaction (Ohadi, Brown, Trub & Rosenthal, ). Furthermore, digital communication allows individuals’ in long‐distance romantic relationships to maintain relationship satisfaction comparable to geographically local couples (Jiang & Hancock, ).…”

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How Adolescents Use Text Messaging Through their High School Years

Ehrenreich

Beron

Burnell

et al. 2019

J of Research on Adolesc

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Co-construction theory suggests adolescents use digital communication to address developmental challenges. For a sample of 214 ethnically diverse adolescents, this research used direct observation to investigate the frequency, content, and timing of texting with parents, peers, and romantic partners through grades 9-12. Analyses showed that texting frequency follows a curvilinear trajectory, peaking in eleventh grade. Adolescents discussed a range of topics, predominantly with peers. Communication with parents was less frequent, but consistent over time. Approximately 45-65% of adolescents communicated with romantic partners, texting heavily and about topics similar to those discussed with peers. Texting may help adolescents navigate key developmental challenges of adolescence-the establishment of autonomy, intimate peer relationships, romantic relationships, and self-identity.

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I just text to say I love you: Partner similarity in texting and relationship satisfaction

Cited by 41 publications

References 40 publications

Long-distance texting: Text messaging is linked with higher relationship satisfaction in long-distance relationships

Long-distance texting: Text messaging is linked with higher relationship satisfaction in long-distance relationships

‘I am the master of my fate’: digital technology paradoxes and the coping strategies of older consumers

How Adolescents Use Text Messaging Through their High School Years

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