Couples, the Internet and Social Media

Couples, the Internet and Social Media How American couples use digital technology to manage life, logistics, and emotional intimacy within their relationships The overall impact of technology on long term relationships 74% 10% Positive Major impact 17% 20% Negative Minor impact 72% 4% No real impact at all Both good and bad Tech as a source of support and communication 25% 21% of married or partnered adults who text have have felt closer to their have resolved an texted their partner when they were both home together. spouse or partner because of exchanges they had online or via text message. argument with their partner online or by text message that they were having difficulty resolving in person. ---------- ---- --- Tech as a source of tension 25% 8% 4% of internet users in of internet users in of cell phone owners in a marriage or partnership have felt their spouse or a committed relationship have had an argument with their spouse or a committed relationship have gotten upset at something that they found out their partner was distracted by their cell phone when they were together. partner about the amount of time one of them was spouse or partner was doing online. spending online. Shared passwords and accounts Shared passwords: 8+ 67% of internet users in a marriage or committed relationship have shared the password to one or more of their online accounts with their spouse or partner. Shared accounts: 27% of internet users in a marriage or committed relationship have an email account that they share with their partner. Older adults and those who have been in their relationship for longer than ten years are especially likely to share an email account. in в AussiEssay.