Social network site (SNS) use may have important implications for romantic relationships.
This systematic literature review aims to (a) identify theory-based approaches for studying …

Given the increasing dependency on social networking sites in modern society, gaining a
clearer and more nuanced understanding of whether and how use of this medium is related …

Social comparisons on social networking sites can be problematic for some individuals.
However, this has never been examined in a parenting context, where the pressure for …

Social networking sites (SNS) play an increasingly important role in maintaining
geographically close romantic relationships (GCRR). However, knowledge about SNS use …

As experienced researchers and instructors in the field of communication, we continue to be
impressed by the breadth and depth of scholarship in our discipline; we also recognize that …

The present study proposes that affiliation motivation plays a key role in driving Snapchat
use. Constructs from the technology acceptance and relational maintenance literature were …

Existing research suggests that social networking sites (SNSs) allow romantic partners to
maintain their relationships online. This study examined how relational maintenance …

This study draws on Knapp's offline relationship development model to examine how people
construct romantic relationships on social media, with particular attention to the role of …

While significant research exists highlighting the role of impression management and
disclosure online as it relates to the development of relationships, more work is needed to …

As visual social mediums, Social Networking Sites (SNSs) such as Facebook and Instagram
have been examined under the theoretical lenses of social comparison theory and self …