Document Type
Article
Publication Date
10-24-2024
Abstract
Our study examined antecedents and explanations for sharing social networking site passwords with romantic partners. U.S. adults currently or recently in romantic relationships (N = 948) completed an online survey assessing relationship characteristics and reasons for password sharing. Results indicated that relationship satisfaction, relationship length, and social networking site jealousy predicted password sharing. Younger participants were also more inclined to share passwords with their romantic partners. Partner distrust/suspicion reasons were negatively related to relationship satisfaction; relationship strength/security reasons were positively related to social networking site jealousy. Our findings suggest that future digital privacy interventions should emphasize both the benefits and risks of social networking site password sharing, as well as the additional harm that could result if an individual uses passwords to access and monitor their romantic partner’s accounts.
Recommended Citation
Vendemia, M. A., & Bevan, J. L. (2024). Why do people share social networking site passwords with their romantic partners? The antecedents and explanations for social networking site password sharing in romantic relationships. Communication Research Reports, 41(5), 265–274. https://doi.org/10.1080/08824096.2024.2420051
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Taylor & Francis
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Vendemia, M. A., & Bevan, J. L. (2024). Why do people share social networking site passwords with their romantic partners? The antecedents and explanations for social networking site password sharing in romantic relationships. Communication Research Reports, 41(5), 265–274. https://doi.org/10.1080/08824096.2024.2420051.
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