Use of social network sites and instant messaging applications (i.e. FacebookTM, Whatsapp) is widespread and promotes specific forms of self-disclosure and interactive exchanges. These activities are changing the way in which people establish and maintain relationships (Bowe, 2010; Park, 2011). This is true especially for the development of romantic partners. Social media influence intimacy and relationships satisfaction because change the way and frequency of partners’ interactions (Hand et al, 2013). Sharing private information via social media and excessive time spent on them could also increase negative feelings like distrust and suspect, fostering partner control and jealousy (Elphinston & Noller, 2011; Marshall et al, 2011; Muscanell et al., 2013). In particular, jealousy is a form of reaction to the perception that a significant relationship is threatened by others; it is connected to anxiety, fear, monitoring behavior and attention to specific events (D’Urso, 2013). It can also be triggered by the availability of alternatives that Internet provides (Utz & Beukeboom, 2011). In the present study, we analyze how using social networks influences the quality of couple relationship measuring dyadic adjustment, commitment and jealousy behaviors. Participants are 215 subjects (Mage = 30.87 years, SD = 10.30; M relationship length =88.32 months, SD = 96.35). Exploratory factor analysis were conducted for FacebookTM jealousy scale and three factors were found. Besides, we run model of regressions to verify the impact of these variables on relationship satisfaction. Results show that quality of alternatives and relationship satisfaction are related to jealousy, in particular to the factor named “threat to relationship” (R² = .204; β = -.240; p = .003). Our results are interesting for those who want to deepen the knowledge of current couple’s dynamics and can be useful to researchers and clinician who work with couples to settle interventions of prevention and therapy.
CONNECTING WITH THE PARTNER IN A NEGATIVE WAY THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA / Chiarolanza, Claudia; Muzietti, Valeria; Fabio, Spagnolo; Leonardo, Porcelli; Federica, Gioia. - In: MEDITERRANEAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY. - ISSN 2282-1619. - ELETTRONICO. - VOL. 5, n.2 B, Suppl. 2017:(2017), pp. 31-32. (Intervento presentato al convegno XIX NATIONAL CONGRESS ITALIAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION CLINICAL AND DYNAMIC SECTION tenutosi a Turin nel September 29th - October 1st 2017).
CONNECTING WITH THE PARTNER IN A NEGATIVE WAY THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA
CHIAROLANZA, Claudia;MUZIETTI, VALERIA;
2017
Abstract
Use of social network sites and instant messaging applications (i.e. FacebookTM, Whatsapp) is widespread and promotes specific forms of self-disclosure and interactive exchanges. These activities are changing the way in which people establish and maintain relationships (Bowe, 2010; Park, 2011). This is true especially for the development of romantic partners. Social media influence intimacy and relationships satisfaction because change the way and frequency of partners’ interactions (Hand et al, 2013). Sharing private information via social media and excessive time spent on them could also increase negative feelings like distrust and suspect, fostering partner control and jealousy (Elphinston & Noller, 2011; Marshall et al, 2011; Muscanell et al., 2013). In particular, jealousy is a form of reaction to the perception that a significant relationship is threatened by others; it is connected to anxiety, fear, monitoring behavior and attention to specific events (D’Urso, 2013). It can also be triggered by the availability of alternatives that Internet provides (Utz & Beukeboom, 2011). In the present study, we analyze how using social networks influences the quality of couple relationship measuring dyadic adjustment, commitment and jealousy behaviors. Participants are 215 subjects (Mage = 30.87 years, SD = 10.30; M relationship length =88.32 months, SD = 96.35). Exploratory factor analysis were conducted for FacebookTM jealousy scale and three factors were found. Besides, we run model of regressions to verify the impact of these variables on relationship satisfaction. Results show that quality of alternatives and relationship satisfaction are related to jealousy, in particular to the factor named “threat to relationship” (R² = .204; β = -.240; p = .003). Our results are interesting for those who want to deepen the knowledge of current couple’s dynamics and can be useful to researchers and clinician who work with couples to settle interventions of prevention and therapy.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
