Impact of Social Media in Modern Romantic Relationships

Narissra M. Punyanunt-Carter is associate professor of communication studies at Texas Tech University.Jason S. Wrench is associate professor and chair of the Department of Communication at the State University of New York at New Paltz.

• 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

From personal ads to ghosting, this edited volume of empirical and review articles from communication experts throughout the U.S. provides insight into the changes in romantic communication that have occurred over the last decade, as technology has become a ubiquitous medium for social interaction. This is a great resource for any student or scholar who wants a cohesive and current overview of the ways in which technology is affecting how we communicate with romantic partners.