Date

4-29-2026

Department

School of Behavioral Sciences

Degree

Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology (PhD)

Chair

Gilbert Franco

Keywords

Social media, romantic relationships, trust, communication, relational dynamics, quantitative study, survey, relationship quality

Disciplines

Psychology

Abstract

This quantitative study’s purpose was to examine the role social media has in adult romantic relationships. This study focused on the impact social media has on trust, communication, and the quality of the relationship. Social media platforms have become a very integral part of today’s relationships, which in turn has added room in the relationship for more jealousy, temptation, and validation from others. This study used a survey-based methodology to collect data on individuals' personal experiences and perceptions of how social media impacts their current romantic relationships. Using quantitative measures, the research evaluated how often a partner uses social media, how much trust is in the relationship, if there are communication issues and the overall relationship satisfaction. A total of 94 participants completed the online survey, and the data was analyzed using a Pearson’s correlation coefficients to determine whether a significant relationship existed. The findings revealed no statistically significant relationships between social media use and relationship satisfaction, trust, or communication. Future research should add age, the relationship length, and spiritual values to gain a deeper understanding of the impact of social media use and romantic relationships.

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