Romance Behind the Screens
Exploring the Role of Technoference on Intimacy
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22004012 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Aislin R Mushquash (0000-0002-4494-1326, Lakehead University, corresponding author), Jaidyn K Charlton (0000-0003-0213-6174, Lakehead University), Angela MacIsaac (0000-0002-8152-8258, Lakehead University), Kendra Ryan (Lakehead University) |
| Year | 2022 |
| Volume | 25 |
| Issue | 12 |
| Pages | 814-820 |
| Publication date | 2022-12-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Cyberpsychology Behavior and Social Networking (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2152-2715 • E-ISSN: 2152-2723 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1089/cyber.2022.0068 |
| PMID | 36399524 |
| OpenAlex | W4309361510 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 43 |
Intimacy is essential for fulfilling romantic relationships. Although many factors can impact intimacy, the increased regular use of technological devices within our daily lives makes technoference an important one to consider. Technoference (i.e., interference in face-to-face interactions caused by the use of technological devices) is commonly associated with relationship difficulties, including conflict, dissatisfaction, and decreased relational well-being. However, less is known about the direct and indirect impact of technoference on intimacy among couples. We hypothesized that negative perceptions of a partner's technology use and poor communication satisfaction within a romantic relationship help explain the association between technoference and intimacy. University students (N = 141), who were in a romantic relationship of at least 6 months duration, completed online questionnaires assessing technoference, perceptions of their partner's technology use, communication satisfaction, and intimacy in their romantic relationship. PROCESS macro model 6 was used to test the serial mediation models. Results suggest that the relationship between technoference (general, partner's, and participant's) and intimacy is serially mediated by negative perceptions of partner's technology use and communication satisfaction. These findings can help to identify and inform strategies to maximize intimacy levels between couples, thus fortifying romantic relationships as a whole
Developmental psychology · Interpersonal relationship · Mediation · Perception · Romance · Sociology · Attachment and Relationship Dynamics · Impact of Technology on Adolescents · Psychology · Social Psychology · Technology Use by Older Adults
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| Unique citing works | 3 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 3 |
| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 3 |