Abstract

An online survey was conducted where 255 respondents provided information about their significant other. Respondents answered questions dealing with elements of relationship satisfaction, Facebook usage, surveillance, and jealousy. Results indicate a correlation between Facebook usage and relationship satisfaction. Individuals with varying levels of Facebook usage were shown to have a positive correlation with jealousy levels in their relationship, meaning as Facebook use increased, jealousy also increased. Altman and Taylor's theory of social penetration (1973) was used to describe the stages in a relationship from orientation into a relationship of stable exchange. This developmental theory illustrated the growth in relationship phases. Results found stage of relationship did not have a significant effect on the amount of surveillance within a relationship.

Library of Congress Subject Headings

Facebook (Electronic resource)--Psychological aspects; Interpersonal relations; Couples--Psychology; Jealousy

Publication Date

9-4-2013

Document Type

Thesis

Student Type

Graduate

Degree Name

Communication and Media Technologies (MS)

Department, Program, or Center

Department of Communication (CLA)

Advisor

Patrick Scanlon

Advisor/Committee Member

Tracy Worrell

Advisor/Committee Member

John E. Edlund

Comments

Physical copy available from RIT's Wallace Library at HM743.F33 F37 2013

Campus

RIT – Main Campus

Plan Codes

COMMTCH-MS

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