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That is, text messaging and (to a lesser extent) video chatting were more strongly and positively linked with relationship satisfaction in LDRs, compared to GCRs. These results support electronic propinquity theory ( Korzenny, 1978 ), which proposes that CMC will result in more positive outcomes when partners lack alternative means of communicating (c.f., Kushlev & Leitao, 2020 ; Kushlev et al ...
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The authors wish to thank the study participants for their time, and Elouise Rivor for her assistance in the earlier stages of this project.
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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 ...
Nov 14, 2021 · That is, text messaging and (to a lesser extent) video chatting were more strongly and positively linked with relationship satisfaction in LDRs, com- pared to GCRs.
Jan 1, 2021 · Focusing on romantic relationships, Morey et al. (2013) found that texting is positively related to relationship satisfaction only for those who are relatively high on attachment avoidance. Coyne et al. (2011) found an indirect link between texting and relationship satisfaction via expression of affection and positive communication, but they did not control for in-person contact in their analysis.
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Apr 1, 2014 · A similar study conducted in South Korea showed that instant messaging, text messaging, and phone calls were used more by students; furthermore, greater cell phone use was present in close relationships, whereas instant messaging was used more often in weaker relationships (Kim, Kim, Park, & Rice, 2007). It seems that young adults are more likely to use texting in close relationships.
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However, results have been mixed regarding the implications of text messaging for relationship satisfaction. Thus, in a sample of 205 young adults (ages 18 to 29) in romantic relationships, this study examined the role of perceived texting similarity between romantic partners in predicting relationship satisfaction.
