Its ovr b/n u n me: technology use, attachment styles, and gender roles in relationship dissolution

Relationship dissolution now occurs through technologies like text messaging, e-mail, and social networking sites (SNS). Individuals who experience relationship dissolution via technology may differ in their attachment pattern and gender role attitudes from those who have not had that experience. On...

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Published inCyberpsychology, behavior and social networking Vol. 15; no. 9; p. 486
Main Authors Weisskirch, Robert S, Delevi, Raquel
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.09.2012
Subjects
Adolescent
Adult
Anxiety - psychology
Attitude
Female
Gender Identity
Humans
Interpersonal Relations
Male
Object Attachment
Sexual Partners - psychology
Students
Surveys and Questionnaires
Technology
Universities
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ISSN2152-2723
DOI10.1089/cyber.2012.0169

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Summary:Relationship dissolution now occurs through technologies like text messaging, e-mail, and social networking sites (SNS). Individuals who experience relationship dissolution via technology may differ in their attachment pattern and gender role attitudes from those who have not had that experience. One hundred five college students (males=21 and females=84) completed an online questionnaire about technology-mediated breakups, attachment style, and gender role attitudes. More than a quarter of the sample had experienced relationship dissolution via technology. Attachment anxiety predicted those subject to technology-mediated breakups. Attachment avoidance and less traditional gender roles were associated with increased likelihood of technology use in relationship dissolution. Implications are discussed in regards to future research and practice.
ISSN:2152-2723
DOI:10.1089/cyber.2012.0169