Comparing European emerging adults online romantic relationships: a short longitudinal study

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dc.contributor.authorBruno, Luana
dc.contributor.authorPasikowski, Sławomir
dc.contributor.authorIborra Cuéllar, Alejandro
dc.contributor.authorAnnese, Susanna
dc.contributor.authorLigorio, Maria Beatrice
dc.date.accessioned2026-02-18T09:25:23Z
dc.date.available2026-02-18T09:25:23Z
dc.date.issued2025-05-22
dc.descriptionThe paper was written in connection with the project "The dynamics of adolescent couple relation-ships in the face of social constraints caused by the COVID-19 pandemic" founded by the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA) on the basis of an agreement BPN/GIN/2021/1/00058/U/00001 with the University of Lodz (UL).
dc.description.abstractThis study investigates the dynamics of online romantic relationships among emerging adults from three European countries: Italy, Poland, and Spain. Specifically, it explores (a) the quality and stability over a five-week period of these relationships, and (b) cross-national differences in relationship management. A sample of 115 participants completed questionnaires measuring relationship quality, emotional communication strategies, and online behaviors. Data were analyzed using nonparametric repeated measures and group comparisons. Results revealed overall stability in romantic relationships, with Italian participants showing increased online jealousy, Polish participants enhancing relationship identification, and Spanish participants maintaining lower levels of jealousy and control. These findings suggest cultural nuances in how young adults navigate online romantic interactions, highlighting the influence of traditional values and digital contexts. The study underscores the need for longitudinal research to understand how digital platforms shape romantic relationships over time and across cultures.
dc.description.departmentDepto. de Investigación y Psicología en Educación
dc.description.facultyFac. de Educación
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dc.description.sponsorshipPolish National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA)
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dc.identifier.citationBruno, L., Pasikowski, S., Cuéllar, A. I., Annese, S., & Ligorio, M. B. (2025). Comparing European Emerging Adults Online Romantic Relationships: A Short Longitudinal Study. Human Arenas. https://doi.org/10.1007/S42087-025-00505-X
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dc.journal.titleHuman Arenas
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dc.publisherSpringer Science
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dc.subject.keywordOnline relationships
dc.subject.keywordRomantic relationships
dc.subject.keywordAdolescence
dc.subject.keywordCultural differences
dc.subject.keywordSocial media
dc.subject.ucmPsicología evolutiva
dc.subject.ucmPsicología Social (Sociología)
dc.subject.ucmPsicología social (Psicología)
dc.subject.ucmSociología de la educación (Educación)
dc.subject.ucmInteligencia emocional
dc.subject.ucmComunicación interpersonal
dc.subject.ucmInvestigación en la comunicación
dc.subject.ucmMétodos de investigación en educación
dc.subject.unesco61 Psicología
dc.subject.unesco6106.04 Análisis Experimental de la Conducta
dc.subject.unesco6302.02 Psicología Social
dc.subject.unesco6106.03 Emoción
dc.subject.unesco6114.07 Cultura y Personalidad
dc.subject.unesco5199 Otras Especialidades Antropológicas
dc.subject.unesco5802.04 Niveles y Temas de Educación
dc.subject.unesco6306.05 Sociología de la Educación
dc.titleComparing European emerging adults online romantic relationships: a short longitudinal study
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