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.

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.

• 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 Rom