Online to offline quarrels: How conflict representation in mass media influences conflict resolution in romantic relationships.
Category
Culture and Society
Description of research project
The purpose of this research study is to understand how content from mass media, particularly regarding romance, can influence how couples perceive and act within their romantic relationships. In academic research, there is an abundance of information on how mass media can influence and change the thoughts, beliefs, attitudes, and behaviours of its users. Romance has been an extremely popular genre in media, however, there has been no proper focus on whether this genre has the potential to influence couples and how they behave. The overall aim of this study is to understand how this media genre can influence users’ romantic relationships.
This survey will be completed on an online, anonymous Qualtrics survey. It will only take approximately 20 to 25 minutes to complete, and you are free to leave at any point of the survey.
If you are interested in reflecting on your own romantic journey, don't hesitate the join the study!
Inclusion and/or exclusion criteria
Anyone who is 16 years old or older, and has a current or past experience of a serious romantic relationship are welcome to participate!
Unfortunately, this does not include those whose main romantic relationship experience is a long-distance, open, or polyamorous relationship.
Statement of ethics approval
Approved by the Auckland University of Technology Ethics Committee on 2026-03-09 for 3 Years.
AUTEC approval number
26/63
Contact person
Ezra Elle Galang, ezraelleg@gmail.com
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