Journal article
Facebook Surveillance of Former Romantic Partners: Associations with PostBreakup Recovery and Personal Growth
Abstract
Previous research has found that continuing offline contact with an ex-romantic partner following a breakup may disrupt emotional recovery. The present study examined whether continuing online contact with an ex-partner through remaining Facebook friends and/or engaging in surveillance of the ex-partner's Facebook page inhibited postbreakup adjustment and growth above and beyond offline contact. Analysis of the data provided by 464 participants …
Authors
Marshall TC
Journal
Cyberpsychology Behavior and Social Networking, Vol. 15, No. 10, pp. 521–526
Publisher
Mary Ann Liebert
Publication Date
October 2012
DOI
10.1089/cyber.2012.0125
ISSN
2152-2715