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(USGovernment-News.Com, June 23, 2013 ) Dallas, TX -- A new study released by the Journal of Cyberpsychology, Behavior and Social Networking has now suggested that Facebook could be a detriment to one's relationship overall.
The study found that those who utilize Facebook excessively are most likely to "experience Facebook–related conflict with their romantic partners, which then may cause negative relationship outcomes including emotional and physical cheating, breakup and divorce," according to researchers.
Doctoral student at the University of Missouri School of Journalism, Russell Clayton, along with his colleagues at the University of Hawaii at Hilo and St. Mary's University in San Antonio took survey results from over 200 Facebook users of all adult ages. Of those surveyed, 79% were reported to be in romantic relationships. They were asked about their general use of social media and whether or not it had instigated any perceived conflict in former relationships.
“Previous research has shown that the more a person in a romantic relationship uses Facebook, the more likely they are to monitor their partner’s Facebook activity more stringently, which can lead to feelings of jealousy,” Clayton said. “Facebook-induced jealousy may lead to arguments concerning past partners. Also, our study found that excessive Facebook users are more likely to connect or reconnect with other Facebook users, including previous partners, which may lead to emotional and physical cheating.”
According to the researchers, the correlation to negative outcomes was strongest among newer relationships. Clayton noted that "high levels of Facebook use is associated with negative relationship outcomes for newer couples (three years or less)."
Clayton also recommended individuals ought limit their Facebook usage in order to achieve lasting and healthy relationships.
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