Text Messaging and Connectedness Within Close Interpersonal Relationships

By Jonathan Pettigrew. 2009

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Subfields: Sociology and Political Science, Human-Computer Interaction

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A Systematic Review of Emoji: Current Research and Future Perspectives (2019, background): “It has many advantages, including enhancing the continuity of individual communication (Juhasz and Bradford, 2016), improving the quality of relationships (Pettigrew, 2009; Perry and Werner-Wilson, 2011 ), and strengthening emotional communication (Derks et al., 2008b).”
“Technoference”: The interference of technology in couple relationships and implications for women’s personal and relational well-being. (2016, background): “Technology can allow couples to stay connected throughout the day (Pettigrew, 2009) and to reach out to each other when either partner experiences stress (Dietmar, 2005).”
Using Technology to Connect in Romantic Relationships: Effects on Attachment, Relationship Satisfaction, and Stability in Emerging Adults (2013, background): “One study of text messaging patterns revealed that people in relationships use texting as an additional way to stay connected, and that increased availability may enhance certain romantic relationships (Pettigrew, 2009).”
“Media Time = Family Time” (2014, background): “For instance, texting, calling, and using social networking sites together can help family members maintain close relationships (Padilla-Walker, Coyne, & Fraser, 2012), especially when family members are separated by distance (e.g., Pettigrew, 2009).”
The Effects of Cell Phone Usage Rules on Satisfaction in Romantic Relationships (2012, background): “…dimensions. partners to engage in certain behaviors (e.g., stalking or being available to nonpresent others during private time), it appears that they may not be developing rules regarding cell phone usage, instead, perhaps, adapting the technology to control contact (Baron, 2008; Pettigrew, 2009).”
Texting while stressed: Implications for students’ burnout, sleep, and well-being. (2013, background): “Pettigrew (2009) has described texting as “an important relational tool” (p. 71) because of its versatile capacities to foster interpersonal connections and shape interactions.”