Techy love: A qualitative study of the development of trust in romantice relationships of adolescents by means of computer-mediated communication

Date of Publication

2007

Document Type

Bachelor's Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Arts Major in Psychology

College

College of Liberal Arts

Department/Unit

Psychology

Thesis Adviser

Homer J. Yabut

Defense Panel Member

Jennifer Lajom

Abstract/Summary

Computer mediated communications (CMC) has been widely used in the present generation especially among adolescence. With the formation of online relationships through CMC, it is important to research on the development of trust in online relationships since it portrays an important role in relationships. The researcher would like to further explain regarding the development of trust among adolescents through CMC. The approach of this study is qualitative. Therefore, the researchers gathered a total of 9 respondents having a mean age of 19 and were interviewed either personally or through Yahoo Messenger. The gathered data where then content analyzed. As a result, the study indicates the factors in the development of trust among adolescents by means of CMC. The factors are constant communication, disclosure, effort to gain trust, physical appearance, self-presentation, and intuition. This would then complement to the process to develop trust to their partner. In the end, the most vital and important in relationship is constant communication.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Print

Accession Number

TU13379

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

135 leaves ; 28 cm.

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