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Traci L Anderson - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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predictors of relationship satisfaction in Online romantic Relationships
2006Co-Authors: Traci L Anderson, Tara M EmmerssommerAbstract:Based on traditional theories of interpersonal relationship development and on the hyperpersonal communication theory, this study examined predictors of relationship satisfaction for individuals involved in Online romantic Relationships. One hundred-fourteen individuals (N = 114) involved in Online romantic Relationships, and who had only engaged in computer-mediated communication (CMC) with their partners, completed an Online questionnaire about their Relationships. Intimacy, trust, and communication satisfaction were found to be the strongest predictors of relationship satisfaction for individuals involved in Online romances. Additionally, perceptions of relationship variables differed depending on relationship length and time spent communicating. Implications for interpersonal and hyperpersonal communication theories, and future investigation of Online Relationships, are discussed.
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Relationships among internet attitudes internet use romantic beliefs and perceptions of Online romantic Relationships
2005Co-Authors: Traci L AndersonAbstract:The purpose of this study was to investigate factors relating to perceptions of Online romantic Relationships. One hundred seventy-seven people who had never been involved in an Online romantic relationship completed a survey to assess Relationships among perceptions of Online romantic Relationships and (a) amount of Internet use, (b) Internet affinity, (c) perceived realism of the Internet, and (d) romantic beliefs. Results reveal that amount of time spent Online and affinity for the Internet are positively related to more favorable perceptions of Online romantic Relationships, whereas perceived realism and romantic beliefs were not related to perceptions of Online romantic Relationships. Romantic beliefs, therefore, may lend themselves to more conventional notions of Relationships. Implications for and development and maintenance of Online Relationships, as impacted by social support networks, are discussed.
Dennis F Galletta - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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it s complicated explaining the relationship between trust distrust and ambivalence in Online transaction Relationships using polynomial regression analysis and response surface analysis
2017Co-Authors: Gregory D Moody, Paul Benjamin Lowry, Dennis F GallettaAbstract:AbstractTrust and distrust are considered crucial elements affecting Online Relationships – particularly those involving electronic transactions. Although some studies propose that they are distinc...
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It's Complicated: Explaining the Relationship between Trust, Distrust, and Ambivalence in Online Transaction Relationships Using Polynomial Regression Analysis and Response Surface Analysis
2015Co-Authors: Gregory D Moody, Paul Benjamin Lowry, Dennis F GallettaAbstract:Trust and distrust are considered crucial elements affecting Online Relationships – particularly those involving electronic transactions. Although some studies propose that they are distinct, others claim that they are merely opposite ends of one continuum. Further adding to the debate is the possibility of ambivalence, a topic that has not been examined in electronic transaction Relationships. Unfortunately, current models of trust and distrust have limitations that impede explanations of how – or even if – ambivalence is generated by feelings of trust and distrust and how these two constructs can best coexist. We thus propose a hybrid model which considers the limitations and strengths of previous models. Namely, we posit that trust and distrust can coexist as separate components with related continua. We use polynomial regression analysis (PRA) and response surface analysis (RSA) to test these complex Relationships.Using an empirical study of Online consumer behaviour with 521 experienced Online consumers, strong empirical validation is found for the model. We examine the effects of ambivalence on the truster’s intentions towards a website and find a small positive effect which increases such intentions. PRA and RSA confirm that trust and distrust are most likely separate components – not opposite ends of a continuum – with related continua. The continua within the subconstructs of trust and distrust likely have more complex and interesting Relationships than have been considered previously. These findings lead to interesting future research opportunities on trust, distrust and ambivalence using advanced techniques such as PRA and RSA.
Gregory D Moody - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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it s complicated explaining the relationship between trust distrust and ambivalence in Online transaction Relationships using polynomial regression analysis and response surface analysis
2017Co-Authors: Gregory D Moody, Paul Benjamin Lowry, Dennis F GallettaAbstract:AbstractTrust and distrust are considered crucial elements affecting Online Relationships – particularly those involving electronic transactions. Although some studies propose that they are distinc...
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It's Complicated: Explaining the Relationship between Trust, Distrust, and Ambivalence in Online Transaction Relationships Using Polynomial Regression Analysis and Response Surface Analysis
2015Co-Authors: Gregory D Moody, Paul Benjamin Lowry, Dennis F GallettaAbstract:Trust and distrust are considered crucial elements affecting Online Relationships – particularly those involving electronic transactions. Although some studies propose that they are distinct, others claim that they are merely opposite ends of one continuum. Further adding to the debate is the possibility of ambivalence, a topic that has not been examined in electronic transaction Relationships. Unfortunately, current models of trust and distrust have limitations that impede explanations of how – or even if – ambivalence is generated by feelings of trust and distrust and how these two constructs can best coexist. We thus propose a hybrid model which considers the limitations and strengths of previous models. Namely, we posit that trust and distrust can coexist as separate components with related continua. We use polynomial regression analysis (PRA) and response surface analysis (RSA) to test these complex Relationships.Using an empirical study of Online consumer behaviour with 521 experienced Online consumers, strong empirical validation is found for the model. We examine the effects of ambivalence on the truster’s intentions towards a website and find a small positive effect which increases such intentions. PRA and RSA confirm that trust and distrust are most likely separate components – not opposite ends of a continuum – with related continua. The continua within the subconstructs of trust and distrust likely have more complex and interesting Relationships than have been considered previously. These findings lead to interesting future research opportunities on trust, distrust and ambivalence using advanced techniques such as PRA and RSA.
Kimberly J Mitchell - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Online social support as a buffer against Online and offline peer and sexual victimization among u s lgbt and non lgbt youth
2015Co-Authors: Michele L Ybarra, Kimberly J Mitchell, Neal A Palmer, Sari L ReisnerAbstract:In today's technology-infused world, we need to better understand Relationships youth form with friends Online, how they compare to Relationships formed in-person, and whether these Online Relationships confer protective benefits. This is particularly important from the perspective of peer victimization, given that social support in-person appears to reduce the odds of victimization in-person. To address this literature gap, data from a sample of 5,542 U.S. adolescents, collected Online between August 2010 and January 2011, were analyzed. The main variables of interest were: Online and in-person peer victimization (including generalized and bullying forms) and Online and in-person sexual victimization (including generalized and sexual harassment forms). Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) youth were more likely than non-LGBT youth to have Online friends and to appraise these friends as better than their in-person friends at providing emotional support. Peer victimization and unwanted sexual experiences were more commonly reported by LGBT than non-LGBT youth. Perceived quality of social support, either Online or in-person, did little to attenuate the relative odds of victimization for LGBT youth. For all youth, in-person social support was associated with reduced odds of bully victimization (Online and in-person) and sexual harassment (in-person), but was unrelated to the other outcomes of interest. Online social support did not reduce the odds of any type of victimization assessed. Together, these findings suggest that Online friends can be an important source of social support, particularly for LGBT youth. Nonetheless, in-person social support appears to be more protective against victimization, suggesting that one is not a replacement for the other.
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internet initiated sex crimes against minors implications for prevention based on findings from a national study
2004Co-Authors: Janis Wolak, David Finkelhor, Kimberly J MitchellAbstract:Purpose To describe the characteristics of episodes in which juveniles became victims of sex crimes committed by people they met through the Internet. Methods A national survey of a stratified random sample of 2574 law enforcement agencies conducted between October 2001 and July 2002. Telephone interviews were conducted with local, state, and federal law enforcement investigators concerning 129 sexual offenses against juvenile victims that originated with Online encounters. Results Victims in these crimes were primarily 13- through 15-year-old teenage girls (75%) who met adult offenders (76% older than 25) in Internet chat rooms. Most offenders did not deceive victims about the fact that they were adults who were interested in sexual Relationships. Most victims met and had sex with the adults on more than one occasion. Half of the victims were described as being in love with or feeling close bonds with the offenders. Almost all cases with male victims involved male offenders. Offenders used violence in 5% of the episodes. Conclusions Health care professionals and educators, parents and media need to be aware of the existence, nature and real life dynamics of these Online Relationships among adolescents. Information about Internet safety should include frank discussion about why these Relationships are inappropriate, criminal, and detrimental to the developmental needs of youth.
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escaping or connecting characteristics of youth who form close Online Relationships
2003Co-Authors: Janis Wolak, Kimberly J Mitchell, David FinkelhorAbstract:Abstract We used data from a US national sample of Internet users, ages 10–17 (N=1501), to explore the characteristics of youth who had formed close Relationships with people they met on the Internet (n=210). Girls who had high levels of conflict with parents or were highly troubled were more likely than other girls to have close Online Relationships, as were boys who had low levels of communication with parents or were highly troubled, compared to other boys. Age, race and aspects of Internet use were also related. We know little about the nature or quality of the close Online Relationships, but youth with these sorts of problems may be more vulnerable to Online exploitation and to other possible ill effects of Online Relationships. At the same time, these Relationships may have helpful aspects.
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close Online Relationships in a national sample of adolescents
2002Co-Authors: Janis Wolak, Kimberly J Mitchell, David FinkelhorAbstract:This paper uses data from a national survey of adolescent Internet users (N = 1,501) to describe Online Relationships. Fourteen percent of the youths interviewed reported close Online friendships during the past year, 7% reported face-to-face meetings with Online friends, and 2% reported Online romances. Two hundred forty-six youths provided details about one close Online relationship. Most of these Relationships were with same-age peers (70%) and crossed gender lines (71%). Many intersected with face-to-face social networks because they were initiated by introductions from friends or family (32%), involved people who lived in the vicinity (26%), were known to parents (74%), included offline contact by mail or telephone (70%), or involved face-to-face meetings (41%). Few youths reported bad experiences with Online friends.
David Finkelhor - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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internet initiated sex crimes against minors implications for prevention based on findings from a national study
2004Co-Authors: Janis Wolak, David Finkelhor, Kimberly J MitchellAbstract:Purpose To describe the characteristics of episodes in which juveniles became victims of sex crimes committed by people they met through the Internet. Methods A national survey of a stratified random sample of 2574 law enforcement agencies conducted between October 2001 and July 2002. Telephone interviews were conducted with local, state, and federal law enforcement investigators concerning 129 sexual offenses against juvenile victims that originated with Online encounters. Results Victims in these crimes were primarily 13- through 15-year-old teenage girls (75%) who met adult offenders (76% older than 25) in Internet chat rooms. Most offenders did not deceive victims about the fact that they were adults who were interested in sexual Relationships. Most victims met and had sex with the adults on more than one occasion. Half of the victims were described as being in love with or feeling close bonds with the offenders. Almost all cases with male victims involved male offenders. Offenders used violence in 5% of the episodes. Conclusions Health care professionals and educators, parents and media need to be aware of the existence, nature and real life dynamics of these Online Relationships among adolescents. Information about Internet safety should include frank discussion about why these Relationships are inappropriate, criminal, and detrimental to the developmental needs of youth.
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escaping or connecting characteristics of youth who form close Online Relationships
2003Co-Authors: Janis Wolak, Kimberly J Mitchell, David FinkelhorAbstract:Abstract We used data from a US national sample of Internet users, ages 10–17 (N=1501), to explore the characteristics of youth who had formed close Relationships with people they met on the Internet (n=210). Girls who had high levels of conflict with parents or were highly troubled were more likely than other girls to have close Online Relationships, as were boys who had low levels of communication with parents or were highly troubled, compared to other boys. Age, race and aspects of Internet use were also related. We know little about the nature or quality of the close Online Relationships, but youth with these sorts of problems may be more vulnerable to Online exploitation and to other possible ill effects of Online Relationships. At the same time, these Relationships may have helpful aspects.
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close Online Relationships in a national sample of adolescents
2002Co-Authors: Janis Wolak, Kimberly J Mitchell, David FinkelhorAbstract:This paper uses data from a national survey of adolescent Internet users (N = 1,501) to describe Online Relationships. Fourteen percent of the youths interviewed reported close Online friendships during the past year, 7% reported face-to-face meetings with Online friends, and 2% reported Online romances. Two hundred forty-six youths provided details about one close Online relationship. Most of these Relationships were with same-age peers (70%) and crossed gender lines (71%). Many intersected with face-to-face social networks because they were initiated by introductions from friends or family (32%), involved people who lived in the vicinity (26%), were known to parents (74%), included offline contact by mail or telephone (70%), or involved face-to-face meetings (41%). Few youths reported bad experiences with Online friends.
