Virtual Relationships in Social Media (AQA A-Level Psychology): Flashcards
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Absence of gating definition
Absence of gating definition
Barriers to relationship formation (appearance, social skills) absent online
Examples of 'gates' in face-to-face relationships
Examples of 'gates' in face-to-face relationships
Physical appearance, social awkwardness, shyness
What virtual relationships focus on vs physical traits
What virtual relationships focus on vs physical traits
Personality, shared interests, communication skills
Effect of absence of gating on self-disclosure
Effect of absence of gating on self-disclosure
Increases self-disclosure; intimacy develops more quickly
McKenna et al. (2002) finding on virtual interactions
McKenna et al. (2002) finding on virtual interactions
Partners rated more likeable & intimate online vs face-to-face
Bargh et al. (2002) finding on intimacy development
Bargh et al. (2002) finding on intimacy development
Intimacy developed more rapidly in virtual relationships
Who benefits most from absence of gating?
Who benefits most from absence of gating?
Less attractive, socially awkward, or those with social phobias
% of online relationships lasting beyond 2 years
% of online relationships lasting beyond 2 years
70% (vs 50% of traditional relationships)
Idealisation problem in virtual relationships
Idealisation problem in virtual relationships
People may present idealised version, not authentic self
Social pressure concern in virtual relationships
Social pressure concern in virtual relationships
Pressure for inappropriate intimate disclosures (e.g., sexting)