Date of Graduation
5-2013
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts in Communication (MA)
Degree Level
Graduate
Department
Communication
Advisor/Mentor
Lynne M. Webb
Committee Member
Patricia Amason
Second Committee Member
Robert Brady
Keywords
Communication and the arts
Abstract
This research attempted to identify relational characteristics of unmarried, romantic partners that ultimately distinguish between former partners who remained Facebook friends versus those who did not. Survey results (N=323) revealed no significant differences between former partners who remained Facebook friends versus those who did not remain Facebook friends based on quantity of relational investments, preference for de-escalatory disengagement strategy, and relational satisfaction.
Citation
Medeiros, D. (2013). "Why Can't We Be Friends?:" Does the Quality of Romantic Relationships Influence Facebook Friendships with Former Romantic Partners. Graduate Theses and Dissertations Retrieved from https://scholarworks.uark.edu/etd/716