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June 2013 PMID 23733955

Marital satisfaction and break-ups differ across on-line and off-line meeting venues.

John T Cacioppo, Stephanie Cacioppo, Gian C Gonzaga, Elizabeth L Ogburn, Tyler J VanderWeele

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The discussions emphasize the importance of online meeting venues contributing to higher marital satisfaction and lower separation rates, supported by comments about traditional venues like schools and social gatherings, which are associated with higher marital happiness. The tone is analytical but optimistic, highlighting the potential societal impact of online interactions on relationships.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most comments support the findings that online-initiated marriages tend to have higher satisfaction and lower breakup rates.

InterestHigh interest

The discussions show a high level of curiosity about how meeting venues influence marital outcomes.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants discuss specific social venues like schools, work, and social gatherings, indicating a moderate level of deep engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

While the posts recognize the significance of the study, they mainly reflect support and curiosity rather than transformative change.

Abstract in brief

  • More than one-third of recent American marriages start online, indicating a significant shift in how couples meet.
  • Marriages that begin online tend to have slightly lower rates of breakup, separation, or divorce and are associated with higher marital satisfaction among those who stay married.
  • Although there are demographic differences between couples who meet online versus offline, the positive effects on marriage stability and satisfaction remain significant even after accounting for these differences, suggesting that the Internet may be changing the way marriages work.]
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Sep 2, 2022 · 14 likes · 3 shares · 12,817 followers View post →
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"...off-line venues associated with high marital satisfaction are schools, growing up together, social gatherings, and places of worship...among the venues associated with relatively low levels of marital satisfaction are bars/clubs, work, and blind dates" https://t.co/ZBWSlJIaWS

Mar 28, 2023 · 1 like · 907 followers View post →
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@seong_jae_kim · X

In comparison to marriages that began through off-line interaction, marriages that started online were slightly less likely to end in separation or divorce and have provided a higher level of marital satisfaction. source: https://t.co/rNuRUimyWD

Jan 28, 2024 · 1 like · 117 followers View post →
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Sep 3, 2022 · 3 shares · 731 followers View post →
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RT @HotPaperTweet: 【社会学】アメリカでは３分の１以上の夫婦がオンラインで出会って結婚する世の中に。OA https://t.co/2b8ytqS3EZ

Sep 2, 2022 · 3 shares · 31 followers View post →

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Seongjae (Jae) Kim 김성재
@seong_jae_kim · X

In comparison to marriages that began through off-line interaction, marriages that started online were slightly less likely to end in separation or divorce and have provided a higher level of marital satisfaction. source: https://t.co/rNuRUimyWD

Jan 28, 2024 · 1 like · 117 followers View post →
Chia Liu
@IsChiaThere · X

"...off-line venues associated with high marital satisfaction are schools, growing up together, social gatherings, and places of worship...among the venues associated with relatively low levels of marital satisfaction are bars/clubs, work, and blind dates" https://t.co/ZBWSlJIaWS

Mar 28, 2023 · 1 like · 907 followers View post →
青柳
@FBWM8888 · X

RT @HotPaperTweet: 【社会学】アメリカでは３分の１以上の夫婦がオンラインで出会って結婚する世の中に。OA https://t.co/2b8ytqS3EZ

Sep 3, 2022 · 3 shares · 731 followers View post →
じてつ
@sokkuri · X

RT @HotPaperTweet: 【社会学】アメリカでは３分の１以上の夫婦がオンラインで出会って結婚する世の中に。OA https://t.co/2b8ytqS3EZ

Sep 2, 2022 · 3 shares · 31 followers View post →
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@HotPaperTweet · X

【社会学】アメリカでは３分の１以上の夫婦がオンラインで出会って結婚する世の中に。OA https://t.co/2b8ytqS3EZ

Sep 2, 2022 · 14 likes · 3 shares · 12,817 followers View post →
かいだこ
@kaidako · X

https://t.co/x68iMt5tr4

Jun 13, 2020 · 1,604 followers View post →