Using both qualitative and quantitative methodology, this thesis investigates the tactics used by long-distance relational partners, the differences in use of the tactics between long-distance and proximal partners, the relationship among the maintenance tactics, and the relationship of the tactics to relational satisfaction. Seven relational maintenance strategies were identified from the investigation: affirmation, expression, high tech mediated communication, low tech mediated communication, future thought, negative disclosure, and together-time. Significant differences in the use of maintenance tactics between long-distance and proximal partners were discovered and several tactics were found to correlate with relational satisfaction for both relationship types. It is concluded that relational maintenance should be viewed from a multi-dimensional perspective that recognizes the impact relational dialectics have on relationships.
Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc278229 |
Date | 08 1900 |
Creators | Maguire, Katheryn C. (Katheryn Coveley) |
Contributors | Cawyer, Carol, Williamson, David A., 1955-, Rhea, Jill |
Publisher | University of North Texas |
Source Sets | University of North Texas |
Language | English |
Detected Language | English |
Type | Thesis or Dissertation |
Format | [v], 163 leaves, Text |
Rights | Public, Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved., Maguire, Katheryn C. (Katheryn Coveley) |
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