Behind the Screens of Young Adult Romantic Relationships: A Qualitative Exploration of When Technology Hurts and Why
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2023-01-01
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Psychology
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Psychology
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Abstract
The existing literature on cyber dating abuse (CDA) has largely relied on quantitative research methods focused heavily on defining and measuring the prevalence of CDA, but less is understood regarding the impact of CDA experiences. To address this gap, the current study utilized qualitative, semi-structured interviews with 18 college students who had previously reported having some CDA experiences. Employing Braun and Clarke's framework (2006) for thematic analysis, ten overarching themes were created from the data. Participant responses shed light on the multifaceted nature of CDA, and expressed experiencing far-reaching and oftentimes long-standing impacts to their emotional well-being and social relationships. A notable gap in social awareness of CDA was revealed, indicating the potential utility of a social norms approach to prevention. Research and practice recommendations are provided as well as suggestions for future research.