Michael Langlais
Dados Biográficos
| ID | 3936388 |
|---|---|
| NOME | Michael Langlais |
| PRENOMES | Michael |
| SOBRENOME | Langlais |
| ASSINATURA | LANGLAIS M |
| AFILIAÇÕES | Baylor University |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-8892-2808 |
| VERIFICADO | Sim |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 43 |
| TOTAL DE CITAÇÕES | 30 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 43 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMEIRO ANO DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2015 |
| ANO MAIS RECENTE DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2026 |
| ÍNDICE H | 4 |
A Dyadic Analysis on Social Media Behaviors for Romantic Relationship Quality
Social media has become an integral context for romantic relationship maintenance, yet prior research has yielded mixed findings regarding how specific online behaviors relate to relationship quality, particularly when considering both partners within a couple. The current study extends research on relationship maintenance by examining the contribution of multiple social media behaviors across four social media platforms for relationship quality.…
Meeting Matters Less than Meaning
Digital Ties
This study aims to understand how fathers and their emerging adult children (ages 18–25) social media use predicts rapport in their relationship. Data for this study were collected from 38 father–emerging adult child dyads ( N = 76). College students were recruited through convenience and snowball sampling to complete online surveys regarding their social media behaviors and their report of rapport with their fathers. Data was analyzed using acto…
From First Dates to Long-Term Commitment
The goal of this study is to identify the importance of political beliefs and attitudes for existing and developing relationships to determine how symmetric political views are associated with relationship quality. This mixed-methods study involved college students participating in an individual interview (N = 24) or completing an online survey (N = 250). Results from reflexive thematic analyses revealed that political attitudes are important dur…
Can I Trust You Without Committing to You
Technology has transformed romantic communication, allowing partners to remain connected through face-to-face interaction, text messaging, social media, phone calls, and video calls. At the same time, situationships (romantic relationships marked by ambiguity and an absence of clear labels or commitment) have become increasingly prevalent. The present study examined whether communication frequency across modalities predicted trust in romantic rel…
Examining the use of face-to-face and technology-mediated communication methods in emerging adult romantic relationships
It Is a Match!
Current research suggests that some emerging adults may not view mobile dating applications (MDAs) as helpful for forming relationships, rather seeing the applications as a means for sexual encounters or entertainment. The goal of this study is to examine young adults’ perceptions of the effectiveness of using MDAs for forming romantic relationships. Data come from a sample of college students ( N = 165) and a community sample ( N = 238) who comp…
Motivations for Active and Passive Social Media Use and Their Relation to Wellbeing
The present research examined if active and passive social media uses are determined by different motivations and the extent to which these uses and motivations predict wellbeing. Two online surveys (total N = 480), one using a sample of adults and the other using an undergraduate sample, showed that active use has two components: self‐presentational and other‐oriented. In both studies, active self‐presentational use was primarily motivated by at…
Mixed Methods Evaluation of the Talk More, Tech Less 30-Day Family Life Education Program Promoting Psychological Well-Being at an American University
The Talk More, Tech Less program was developed to promote healthier technology habits through a 30-day series of daily activities and reflections. This pilot study examined the short-term effectiveness of this program in improving mobile media habits. In Study 1, 30 participants who had already participated in the program completed post-program surveys reporting weekly device use before and after the program, rating their regulation skills (1–7),…
Consider the Siblings
The goal of this study is to understand the short-term and long-term consequences of having a sibling who has a physical and/or cognitive disability for short-term and long-term psychological well-being and the perceived support available to these individuals. According to family systems theory, if there is a lack of support provided to individuals with a sibling with a disability, that individual may experience disruptions to their psychological…
A Sibling's Intuition
Research has shown that family and peer relationships have an impact on the stability and quality of one's romantic relationships. According to family systems theory, family dyads are likely to impact the stability of romantic dyads within a system. Yet, little is known if and how one's sibling will impact the development and maintenance of that relationship. Therefore, the goal of this study is to understand how approval of a sibling's romantic …
Understanding the Role of Intentionality Within the Five Love Languages Among College Students
Gary Chapman (1992) proposed the concept of the five love languages: words of affirmation, quality time, gift giving, physical touch, and acts of service. Chapman argued that for the highest relationship satisfaction, partners should be aware of and support their partner's love language. However, this argument has received mixed empirical support. The present study proposes that analogous love languages do not influence relationship quality, but …
Swipes vs. Strides
Many policy recommendations state that children aged 2 to 5 should not spend more than an hour per day in front of a screen; however, these recommendations are challenged as technology use becomes more mobile and accessible to young children. Background/Objectives: The goal of this study is to examine the relationship between children's and parents' mobile media use (i.e., smartphones and tablets) and children's developmental milestones, includin…
Understanding and examining the experiences of being formally identified as gifted
Supervisor Phubbing in Part-Time Jobs
Using the Leader–Member Exchange theory, the goal of this study is to test the relationship between supervisor phubbing and supervisor–employee rapport in the context of part-time jobs. Data for this quantitative investigation come from 211 participants who completed an online survey regarding frequency of supervisor phubbing and their rapport with supervisors for their last three part-time jobs, if applicable. The results from regression analyse…
Are Situationships situational
The Impact of Daily Romantic Relationship Stress on Objective and Subjective Sleep Quantity and Quality in Undergraduate Romantic Relationships
The goal of this study was to understand how daily relationship stress predicts the sleep quality of undergraduate students in romantic relationships, and to test if trait relationship stress moderates this association. Thirty-six college (age: 20.56 ± 1.50 years) students in romantic relationships completed online surveys assessing daily relationship stress and subjective sleep parameters in the morning and evening for 14 days while wearing an O…
The impact of Covid ‐19 on college students' socio‐emotional competencies and academic performance
This study explores the relationship between socio‐emotional competencies (SEC) and academic performance (AP) during two phases of the COVID‐19 pandemic: Fall 2020 and Fall 2021. A sample of 112 college students (M = 22.55, SD = 5.11) completed a retrospective survey on their SEC and AP. Results showed lower SEC and AP at the pandemic's peak, with improvement by Fall 2021. Female students reported higher SEC and AP at both points. Notably, relati…
Life360 and being tracked by parents
The goal of this study is to understand the relationship between the Big Five personality traits (extraversion, openness to experience, neuroticism, agreeableness, and conscientiousness) and parents' tracking behaviors on Life360, one of the most popular tracking applications used globally. Data for this study comes from an online survey of emerging adults (N = 284; mean age = 20.49 years). Regression results revealed that extraversion was positi…
TikTok Too Much? A Qualitative Investigation of Adolescent TikTok Use, Motivation, and Consequences
TikTok use has grown rapidly since the COVID-19 pandemic, especially among adolescents. The goal of this study is to understand how and why teenagers use TikTok and how teenagers perceive these behaviors and motivations as contributing to their mental well-being. This qualitative, descriptive study involved interviewing teenagers one-on-one via Zoom regarding their TikTok use and how they perceived TikTok as influencing their well-being ( N = 31;…
Growing Up with an Absent Parent
The goal of this study is to understand the experiences of having an absent parent, meaning a parent who is not physically or psychologically involved in raising a biological child by choice, and test how having an absent parent contributes to mental well-being and romantic relationship quality. Using family systems theory as a foundational framework, this study applied a mixed-methods design, where participants completed an individual interview …
Should We Track Our Children
Studies on social media have found that monitoring can be damaging for close relationships. In the context of family relationships, however, studies have recommended that parents increase their electronic supervision for their children. Theoretically, teenagers are seeking independence, so tracking them may hinder their development and/or prompt resentment. The purpose of the current study is to examine how using Life360, a mobile tracking applic…
Gender inclusion and family science
Dating Applications versus Meeting Face-to-Face
The use of dating applications has increased over time, as recent data illustrate that meeting online is one of the most popular ways for couples to meet in the United States. Yet, the perceptions of using dating applications and how the applications were developed may hinder the quality of relationships that form using dating applications. The goal of this study is to examine the difference in relationship quality based on whether a relationship…
Intercultural Dating Relationships and Relationship Quality
Romantic relationship-oriented Facebook activities and the satisfaction of belonging needs
Facebook plays a role in the development and maintenance of romantic relationships. Theoretically, individuals are motivated to use Facebook in their relationships to increase feelings of belongingness, which is a fundamental human need. Yet, past studies have neither examined the perceptions of Fac
Technology Makes the Heart Grow Fonder? A Test of Media Multiplexity Theory for Family Closeness
Technology can be helpful for family relationships. Media multiplexity theory illustrates that the more technological connections (i.e., multimodality) an individual has with their family members, the stronger that relationship. Yet, this theory assumes that spending time face to face (FtF) is equitable to multimodality for relationship quality. The goal of this study is to examine the impact of online and offline interactions for the quality of …
Religiosity and Relationship Quality of Dating Relationships
Individual and romantic partner religiosity are positively associated with marital quality. However, many studies focus on married couples, rather than examining dating relationships, and rely on single-item measures of religiosity. More importantly, few studies have examined the importance of relationship religiosity in the context of dating, despite the theoretical importance of this construct. Relationship religiosity is defined as participati…
Consequences of Dating for Post-divorce Maternal Well-being
Repartnering has been linked to health benefits for mothers, yet few studies have examined relationship quality in this context. According to the divorce-stress-adaptation perspective, relationship quality may influence the relationship between maternal well-being and dating after divorce. The current study examines the consequences of dating, relationship quality, and dating transitions (breaking up and dating new partners) on maternal well-bein…
Defining and Describing Situationships
Differentiating declining commitment and breakup using commitment to wed
The relationship literature describes that declining commitment leads to breakup. The goal of this manuscript is to distinguish declining commitment and breakup to clarify this claim to better understand relationship processes. Data comes from a longitudinal study of heterosexual dating couples ( N = 180). Both individuals in the relationship independently graphed changes in commitment to wed their partner and reported reasons for each change mon…
A Qualitative Examination of Male Enrollment in Family Science Courses
This qualitative study examines undergraduate perspectives concerning the paucity of male students in family science courses. Two hundred and eighty‐eight students from three universities answered open‐ended questions concerning male enrollment in these courses. Although participants described a social stigma regarding women in family science, males believed that females are more likely to take family science courses because females are more conc…
Where Did You Go? The Psychological and Physiological Consequences of Ghosting in Romantic Relationships
Adolescent Romantic Relationship-Oriented Facebook Behaviors
Despite the consistent, high use of Facebook among adolescents, few studies have examined how adolescents use Facebook when forming and maintaining romantic relationships. Based on the Internet-enhanced self-disclosure hypothesis, romantic relationship-oriented Facebook behaviors are likely to relate to adolescent self-esteem. The goal of this study is to examine romantic relationship-oriented Facebook behaviors (private exchanges, monitoring, pu…
Centrality of Religiosity of Relationships for Affectionate and Sexual Behaviors Among Emerging Adults
Characterizing Mother’s Dating After Divorce
Mothers dating after divorce is a dynamic process, where not all mothers date the same way after divorce. However, few studies have examined the different ways that mothers date after divorce, which should influence maternal well-being, risk behaviors, and the quality of their relationships. This study characterizes four different approaches to mothers’ repartnering (referred to as repartnering histories): no dating, dating one partner monogamous…
Differentiating declining commitment and breakup using commitment to wed
The relationship literature describes that declining commitment leads to breakup. The goal of this manuscript is to distinguish declining commitment and breakup to clarify this claim to better understand relationship processes. Data comes from a longitudinal study of heterosexual dating couples ( N = 180). Both individuals in the relationship independently graphed changes in commitment to wed their partner and reported reasons for each change mon…
Consequences of Dating for Post-divorce Maternal Well-being
Repartnering has been linked to health benefits for mothers, yet few studies have examined relationship quality in this context. According to the divorce-stress-adaptation perspective, relationship quality may influence the relationship between maternal well-being and dating after divorce. The current study examines the consequences of dating, relationship quality, and dating transitions (breaking up and dating new partners) on maternal well-bein…
Divorced Young Adult Mothers’ Experiences of Breakup
The goal of the current study is to examine the consequences of postdivorce dating breakup for young adult divorced mothers, ages 21–29. First, we hypothesized that breakup would be negatively related to maternal well-being. Second, we predicted that relationship quality would moderate this relationship. Third, we hypothesized that forming and maintaining new subsequent relationships after breakup would promote maternal well-being. Using monthly …
Romantic relationship-oriented Facebook activities and the satisfaction of belonging needs
Facebook plays a role in the development and maintenance of romantic relationships. Theoretically, individuals are motivated to use Facebook in their relationships to increase feelings of belongingness, which is a fundamental human need. Yet, past studies have neither examined the perceptions of Fac
Centrality of Religiosity of Relationships for Affectionate and Sexual Behaviors Among Emerging Adults
A Qualitative Examination of Male Enrollment in Family Science Courses
This qualitative study examines undergraduate perspectives concerning the paucity of male students in family science courses. Two hundred and eighty‐eight students from three universities answered open‐ended questions concerning male enrollment in these courses. Although participants described a social stigma regarding women in family science, males believed that females are more likely to take family science courses because females are more conc…
Religiosity and Relationship Quality of Dating Relationships
Individual and romantic partner religiosity are positively associated with marital quality. However, many studies focus on married couples, rather than examining dating relationships, and rely on single-item measures of religiosity. More importantly, few studies have examined the importance of relationship religiosity in the context of dating, despite the theoretical importance of this construct. Relationship religiosity is defined as participati…
After the Marriage Is Over
Objective We examine whether (direct effect) and how (indirect effect) residential mothers' postdivorce separation distress is associated with children's internalizing and externalizing behaviors. Background The consequences of postdivorce separation distress for adults, and specifically parents, have been established. Because research has also identified interdependent associations between parents' and children's postdivorce adjustment, it is po…
Adolescent Romantic Relationship-Oriented Facebook Behaviors
Despite the consistent, high use of Facebook among adolescents, few studies have examined how adolescents use Facebook when forming and maintaining romantic relationships. Based on the Internet-enhanced self-disclosure hypothesis, romantic relationship-oriented Facebook behaviors are likely to relate to adolescent self-esteem. The goal of this study is to examine romantic relationship-oriented Facebook behaviors (private exchanges, monitoring, pu…
Examining the Direct and Indirect Effects of Mothers’ Rejection from the Ex-Spouse on Time to Repartnering
Individuals who feel rejected following relationship dissolution typically experience reductions in their health and wellbeing. Although feelings of rejection can be painful, the acquisition of a new romantic relationship can help to ease this pain. The goal of this study is to examine the direct and indirect effects of divorced residential mothers' rejection from the ex-spouse on their time to entering post-divorce romantic relationships. Result…
Technology Makes the Heart Grow Fonder? A Test of Media Multiplexity Theory for Family Closeness
Technology can be helpful for family relationships. Media multiplexity theory illustrates that the more technological connections (i.e., multimodality) an individual has with their family members, the stronger that relationship. Yet, this theory assumes that spending time face to face (FtF) is equitable to multimodality for relationship quality. The goal of this study is to examine the impact of online and offline interactions for the quality of …
Parental Support, Learning Performance, and Socioemotional Development of Children and Teenagers During the Covid-19 Pandemic
In spring and fall 2020, most schools across the globe closed due to the ongoing threat of the COVID-19 pandemic. Online and remote learning (ORL) modalities were implemented to continue children’s education and development. Yet, the change in educational delivery increased parental responsibilities in cultivating their children. We examined the determinants related to students’ learning performance before and during the COVID-19 period in associ…
Growing Up with an Absent Parent
The goal of this study is to understand the experiences of having an absent parent, meaning a parent who is not physically or psychologically involved in raising a biological child by choice, and test how having an absent parent contributes to mental well-being and romantic relationship quality. Using family systems theory as a foundational framework, this study applied a mixed-methods design, where participants completed an individual interview …
Should We Track Our Children
Studies on social media have found that monitoring can be damaging for close relationships. In the context of family relationships, however, studies have recommended that parents increase their electronic supervision for their children. Theoretically, teenagers are seeking independence, so tracking them may hinder their development and/or prompt resentment. The purpose of the current study is to examine how using Life360, a mobile tracking applic…
Gender inclusion and family science
Dating Applications versus Meeting Face-to-Face
The use of dating applications has increased over time, as recent data illustrate that meeting online is one of the most popular ways for couples to meet in the United States. Yet, the perceptions of using dating applications and how the applications were developed may hinder the quality of relationships that form using dating applications. The goal of this study is to examine the difference in relationship quality based on whether a relationship…
Intercultural Dating Relationships and Relationship Quality
Where Did You Go? The Psychological and Physiological Consequences of Ghosting in Romantic Relationships
Unmasking the Impact
Defining and Describing Situationships
Exploring the multifaceted impact of breast cancer on the body image
The goal of the study is to describe variables contributing to body image concerns among breast cancer survivors to foster positive body image. Participants for this qualitative study were recruited through convenience sampling (N = 10). The participants' ages ranged from 48 to 80, with an average of 64 years old. Data were analyzed using reflexive thematic analysis. Four themes concerned with body image were age at diagnosis, intimate partnershi…
Does social media use help individuals with social anxiety form romantic relationships
The goal of this study was to examine how social anxiety contributes to romantic relationship formation and whether technology may be used to assist this process. Participants completed an online survey (N = 242); individuals who scored moderate or higher in social anxiety on the Liebowitz social anxiety scale were invited to participate in an anonymous online chat (N = 41). Quantitative and qualitative data revealed that socially anxious individ…
It Is a Match!
Current research suggests that some emerging adults may not view mobile dating applications (MDAs) as helpful for forming relationships, rather seeing the applications as a means for sexual encounters or entertainment. The goal of this study is to examine young adults’ perceptions of the effectiveness of using MDAs for forming romantic relationships. Data come from a sample of college students ( N = 165) and a community sample ( N = 238) who comp…
Motivations for Active and Passive Social Media Use and Their Relation to Wellbeing
The present research examined if active and passive social media uses are determined by different motivations and the extent to which these uses and motivations predict wellbeing. Two online surveys (total N = 480), one using a sample of adults and the other using an undergraduate sample, showed that active use has two components: self‐presentational and other‐oriented. In both studies, active self‐presentational use was primarily motivated by at…
Psychology (33 obras) · Social Psychology (25 obras) · Attachment and Relationship Dynamics (24 obras) · Developmental psychology (22 obras) · Romance (16 obras) · Impact of Technology on Adolescents (13 obras) · Social Psychology (11 obras) · Family Dynamics and Relationships (9 obras) · Sociology (9 obras) · Psychoanalysis (8 obras)