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The Quantified Relationship
John Danaher1, Sven Nyholm2, Brian D Earp3
1a National University of Ireland Galway.
The American Journal of Bioethics : AJOB
|February 3, 2018
Summary
The Quantified Relationship (QR) involves tracking personal data in romantic relationships. While raising ethical concerns, QR technologies can potentially support and improve relationships with further research.
Area of Science:
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Relationship Science
- Digital Ethics
Background:
- The Quantified Self movement tracks personal data for self-improvement.
- Technologies now enable tracking and gamification of romantic relationships, termed Quantified Relationship (QR).
- Existing literature raises ethical and normative challenges regarding QR.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a detailed ethical analysis of Quantified Relationship (QR).
- To identify and critically examine core objections to QR.
- To explore the potential of QR technologies in supporting healthy relationships.
Main Methods:
- Ethical analysis of Quantified Relationship (QR).
- Identification and critical scrutiny of eight core objections to QR.
- Review of existing literature on self-tracking and relationship technologies.
Main Results:
- QR presents legitimate ethical concerns raised by critics.
- Despite concerns, QR technologies can be utilized to foster and enhance relationships.
- A balanced perspective of cautious openness towards QR is warranted.
Conclusions:
- QR technologies offer potential benefits for relationship enhancement.
- Further research is needed to develop a positive research agenda for QR.
- Ethical considerations must guide the development and implementation of QR.
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