Title

Does Virtual Intimacy Exist? A Brief Exploration Into Reported Levels Of Intimacy In Online Relationships

Abstract

This study examined the levels of intimacy reported by individuals in face-to-face and computer-mediated (or "virtual") romantic relationships. As suggested by the media and promised by online dating services, some degree of intimacy was reported in computer-mediated relationships, but stronger intimacy was reported in all participants' face-to-face relationships. Results also indicated that individuals who had online, virtual relationships reported less intimacy in their own face-to-face relationships compared to individuals who had engaged exclusively in face-to-face relationships, suggesting that people may turn to virtual relating after challenges in their face-to-face experiences. © Mary Ann Liebert, Inc.

Publication Date

1-1-2006

Publication Title

Cyberpsychology and Behavior

Volume

9

Issue

6

Number of Pages

759-761

Document Type

Article; Proceedings Paper

Personal Identifier

scopus

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.1089/cpb.2006.9.759

Socpus ID

33847731179 (Scopus)

Source API URL

https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/33847731179

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