Impact of Social Media in Modern Romantic Relationships

Edited by Narissra M. Punyanunt-Carter and Jason S. Wrench - Contributions by V. Santiago Arias; Megan Bassick; Jennifer L. Bevan; Kate G. Blackburn; Derek R. Blackwell; Eryn N. Bostwick; Nicholas Brody; John P. Caughlin; Gina Masullo Chen; Jonathan D. D'

This collection examines romantic relationship development via computer mediated communication. The contributors demonstrate how technology can impact perceptions of love and romance.

ContentsChapter 1: From the Front Porch to Swiping Right: The Impact of Technology on Modern DatingJason S. Wrench and Narissra M. Punyanunt-CarterUnit One: Understanding Social Media & Romantic RelationshipsChapter 2: Usage Patterns of Social Media Across Stages of Romantic RelationshipsLiesel Sharabi and John P. CaughlinChapter 3:Making Sense of Becoming Facebook Official: Implications for Identity and TimeBrianna L. Lane and Cameron W. PiercyChapter 4:Millennials use of Online Applications for Romantic DevelopmentTerri ManleyChapter 5:Revisiting the Investment Model of Relationships in Light of Technologically Mediated CommunicationJayson L. DibbleUnit Two: Different Contexts and VariablesChapter 6:Male Same-Sex Dating in the Digital-Mobile AgeNathian Shae Rodriguez and Jennifer HuemmerChapter 7:"Love Isn't Just for the Young" Examining the Online Dating Experiences of Older AdultsDerek R. BlackwellChapter 8:Long-distance Versus Geographically Close Romantic Relationships: The Effects of Social Media on the Development and Maintenance of These RelationshipsAmy Janan Johnson, Eryn Bostwick, and Megan BassickChapter 9:Love in Mediated Landscape: The Socio-Spatial Logic of Young Chinese Lovers' Media UseHua SuChapter 10:Connecting Profile-to-Profile: How People Self-Present and Form Impressions of Others through Online Dating ProfilesCatalina L. Toma and Jonathan D. D'AngeloUnit Three: TurbulenceChapter 11: Liking, Creeping, and Password Sharing: Romantic Jealousy Experience and Expression and Social Networking SitesJennifer L. BevanChapter 12:Social Media Stressors in Developing Romantic RelationshipsJesse Fox & Jessica FramptonUnit Four: DissolutionChapter 13:#SadWife and #HappyHusband: The Performance of Unattainable Marital Ideals on FacebookHinda Mandell, Gina Masullo Chen, and Paromita PainChapter 14:Phantom Lovers: Ghosting as a Relationship Dissolution Strategy in the Technological AgeLeah E. LeFebvreChapter 15:Post-Dissolution Surveillance on Social Networking SitesNicholas Brody, Leah E. LeFebvre, and Kate G. BlackburnUnit Five: ConclusionChapter 16:Future Directions for Swiping Right: The Impact of Technology on Modern DatingV. Santiago Arias, Narissra M. Punyanunt-Carter, and Jason S. WrenchAbout the Editors and Contributors