Behind the Screens of Young Adult Romantic Relationships: A Qualitative Exploration of When Technology Hurts and Why

dc.contributor.advisorMurphy, Christopher
dc.contributor.authorFarrell, Danielle Margaret
dc.contributor.departmentPsychology
dc.contributor.programPsychology
dc.date.accessioned2024-03-21T19:37:41Z
dc.date.available2024-03-21T19:37:41Z
dc.date.issued2023-01-01
dc.description.abstractThe 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.
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dc.identifierdoi:10.13016/m2vkzz-ihtw
dc.identifier.other12800
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11603/32391
dc.languageen
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dc.relation.ispartofUMBC Theses and Dissertations Collection
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dc.subjectcyber dating abuse
dc.subjectdating violence
dc.subjectintimate partner abuse
dc.titleBehind the Screens of Young Adult Romantic Relationships: A Qualitative Exploration of When Technology Hurts and Why
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