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  • Ghosting, the cessation of communication to end a relationship, is a prevalent yet under-researched phenomenon.
  • Previous research has not fully explored the emotional experiences of both parties involved in ghosting.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the emotional experiences of individuals who have both engaged in ghosting and been ghosted.
  • To compare the psychological impact of ghosting on the ghoster versus the ghostee.

Main Methods:

  • A multi-method study involving 80 participants who had experienced both ghosting and being ghosted.
  • Collection of participants' relationship narratives and completion of questionnaires.
  • Analysis of narrative responses using qualitative coding and Linguistic Inquiry and Word Count (LIWC).

Main Results:

  • Both ghosters and ghostees used similar frequencies of positive and negative emotional language.
  • Ghosters reported higher levels of guilt and relief.
  • Ghostees experienced more sadness, hurt feelings, and threats to fundamental needs (control, self-esteem, belongingness, meaningful existence).

Conclusions:

  • Ghosting elicits distinct emotional responses and psychological impacts on both the initiator and the recipient.
  • Ghostees face a more significant threat to their core psychological needs compared to ghosters.