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Strengthening couple relationships through a digital connection.
David J Johnson1, Jaclyn C Pickens2, Derek Holyoak3
1Department of Family and Community Medicine, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA.
Journal of Marital and Family Therapy
|April 11, 2024
Summary
Technology can strengthen couple relationships by enhancing emotional connection and unity. This study explores how couples utilize technology in beneficial ways to foster relational harmony.
Area of Science:
- Social Sciences
- Psychology
- Human-Computer Interaction
Background:
- Technology proliferation has significantly impacted individuals and relationships over the past 50 years.
- Existing research, including the Couple, Family, and Technology (CFT) Framework, examines technology's influence on committed relationships.
- Previous studies acknowledge both helpful and unhelpful aspects of technology use but often overlook its positive contributions to couples.
Purpose of the Study:
- To address the gap in understanding the beneficial aspects of technology use in couple relationships.
- To develop a theory grounded in empirical data regarding how technology can positively influence committed relationships.
Main Methods:
- A qualitative study was conducted with 45 couples (90 individuals) in committed relationships.
- Data were collected and analyzed to develop a theory grounded in the participants' experiences.
Main Results:
- Couples' technology use can positively augment emotional connection within the relationship.
- Findings indicate that technology can foster a sense of unity when managed in a relationally helpful manner.
Conclusions:
- Technology is not inherently detrimental to couple relationships; it can be a tool for enhancing connection.
- Couples can actively manage technology's influence to promote relational well-being and unity.
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