Romantic Relationships and Media
Research at Their Intersections
Romantic Relationships and Media
Research at Their Intersections
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In this book, Valerie Kretz utilizes examples from pop culture and everyday life to provide an examination of current research on romantic relationships and media, with an emphasis on entertainment and digitally-mediated communication. By dividing the book into two major sections – relationship trajectories and different aspects of relationships – Kretz establishes a framework through which to explore relevant theoretical and empirical findings, drawing on established literature, examples in the media, and the lived experiences of interview participants. Kretz covers a wide range of topics through these frameworks, including online dating, representations of love in film and television, social media and romantic jealousy, parasocial romance, and digital breakups, among others. Ultimately, Kretz argues that all available evidence demonstrates the complexity of this intersection, due to the separate roles that several distinct factors like medium, content, social context, frequency of use, and individual differences all play a role in how these intersections are constructed in the real world. Finally, the book identifies potential directions for future research as scholars continue to unpack this complex relationship.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 2: Building Intimacy
Chapter 3: Maintaining Relationships
Chapter 4: Ending Relationships
Chapter 5: Perceptions of and in Relationships
Chapter 6: Sex
Chapter 7: Conflict
Chapter 8: Relationship Issues
Chapter 9: Parasocial Experiences
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| Published | Dec 15 2024 |
|---|---|
| Format | Ebook (Epub & Mobi) |
| Edition | 1st |
| Pages | 194 |
| ISBN | 9781666932430 |
| Imprint | Lexington Books |
| Illustrations | 3 Tables |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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