A growing body of research explores emoji, which are visual symbols in computer mediated
communication (CMC). In the 20 years since the first set of emoji was released, research on …

Relationship maintenance encompasses a broad array of activities that partners may use to
preserve their romantic partnerships. For this article, we systematically review the vast …

Technology use has proliferated in family life; everyday intrusions and interruptions due to
technology devices, which we term “technoference,” will likely occur. We examine the …

In this paper, we present a study of WhatsApp, an instant messaging smartphone
application. Through our interviews with participants, we develop anthopologist Tim Ingold's …

In this study, we address the communication technologies individuals within romantic
relationships are using to communicate with one another, the frequency of use, and the …

The way families have used the media has substantially changed over the past decade.
Within the framework of family systems theory, this paper examines the relations between …

Media use in families has generally been examined from a narrow viewpoint, focusing on
monitoring or co-viewing. The current research provides an expanded view of positive …

The effects of sexting on relationship satisfaction and the conditions under which sexting
occurs in adult romantic relationships was the focus of the study. Participants were recruited …

People who are anxiously attached, distrustful and jealous of their partners, and suspect
infidelity are more likely to use psychological dating violence. Is this also true for cyber …

The technology world has been growing and flourishing the interest in designing
technologies that mediate and create a feeling of relatedness within interpersonal …