Online dating

Question 1

What are the benefits of virtual relationships?

Answer 1

• aren’t dependent on physical proximity - allows relationships that would not have previously been possible
• online dating- 21st century romantic relationship formation- social networking

Question 2

What are the theorists in negatives of virtual relationships?

Answer 2

-Whitty & Joinson 2008
- Toma, Hancock, Ellison 2008

Question 3

What did Whitty & Joinson 2008 say in negatives of virtual relationships?

Answer 3

• people can conceal aspects of themselves they dont like

Question 4

What did Toma, Hancock, Ellison 2008 say in negatives of virtual relationships?

Answer 4

-self representation in online dating profiles- men lie more about height, women lie more about weight, photographs manipulated etc

Question 5

What is online disinhibition effect?

Answer 5

• the anonymity of online exchanges can lead to people being less inhibited, as they are notn under pressure to conform to moral standards - Super, 2004

Question 6

Who defined online disinhibition effect?

Answer 6

Suler 2004

Question 7

What are the 4 categories of online deception?

Answer 7

1. trolling
2. category deception
3. impersonation
4. identity concealment

Question 8

Who defined the 4 categories of online deception?

Answer 8

• Donath, 1998