Effects of self- and partner's online disclosure on relationship intimacy and satisfaction.

ABSTRACT: Most research on the effects of disclosure on close relationships have been done using offline disclosure. However, disclosure done online has disparate features and thus its effects on relationships may also differ. In five studies and using primes emulating Facebook timelines and messages, we compared the effects of disclosure depth on intimacy and satisfaction in online vs. offline contexts, in romantic vs. friend relationships, and with differing content (self- vs. partner-focused). After demonstrating consistent differences, we examined one mechanism that accounted for the differential effects of online vs. offline disclosure in romantic relationships: perceived inclusivity of the recipients. Results revealed that greater disclosure was associated with higher relational intimacy and s

SUBMITTER: Lee J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6398828 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature