“Just talking” is a new cultural phenomenon among emerging adults. The term seems to imply a relationship intentionally left without a label; however, it has yet to be explored by researchers. Guided by prior research indicating that this phase may lack labels, commitment, and exclusivity, this study attempted to define “just talking” as an intentionally ambiguous preliminary dating phase that lacks definitional consensus, since there is general disagreement on what it means when someone says that they are “just talking” to someone else. Through recruitment of 37 (Men: 13, Women: 22, Gender diverse: 2) college-aged students, a qualitative analysis was conducted through men-only, women-only, and mixed-gender focus groups. Focus group facilit...
As new technology develops, society develops with it; we find new ways to interact with our business...
The study investigates the communicative strategy ‘Making the first impression’ within the communica...
Dating, the stage in American romantic relationships, is a popular theme in interpersonal communicat...
The term “Just Talking” describes an intentionally ambiguous preliminary relationship phase which la...
This mixed-methods analysis explores the characteristics of the talking phase , a preliminary stage...
This thesis will explore the correlation between societal and linguistic change,specifically relatin...
The way that youth label their romantic relationships may provide important insight into interperson...
The central purpose of this study was to determine whether a single interpersonal communication even...
The central purpose of this study was to determine whether a single interpersonal communication even...
As the number of young adults enrolled in colleges and universities increases, so too does the need ...
Non-platonic relationships are a significant stressor for women in college, and can lead to a variet...
A survey of comprehensive research, Communication in the Modern Hookup Culture: A literature Review...
Thesis (Ph.D.), Communication, Washington State UniversityThe contemporary Western society has witne...
College students responded to a survey of on the communication behaviors and information sharing exp...
This study focuses on how potential romantic partners in speed-dating interactions use improprieties...
As new technology develops, society develops with it; we find new ways to interact with our business...
The study investigates the communicative strategy ‘Making the first impression’ within the communica...
Dating, the stage in American romantic relationships, is a popular theme in interpersonal communicat...
The term “Just Talking” describes an intentionally ambiguous preliminary relationship phase which la...
This mixed-methods analysis explores the characteristics of the talking phase , a preliminary stage...
This thesis will explore the correlation between societal and linguistic change,specifically relatin...
The way that youth label their romantic relationships may provide important insight into interperson...
The central purpose of this study was to determine whether a single interpersonal communication even...
The central purpose of this study was to determine whether a single interpersonal communication even...
As the number of young adults enrolled in colleges and universities increases, so too does the need ...
Non-platonic relationships are a significant stressor for women in college, and can lead to a variet...
A survey of comprehensive research, Communication in the Modern Hookup Culture: A literature Review...
Thesis (Ph.D.), Communication, Washington State UniversityThe contemporary Western society has witne...
College students responded to a survey of on the communication behaviors and information sharing exp...
This study focuses on how potential romantic partners in speed-dating interactions use improprieties...
As new technology develops, society develops with it; we find new ways to interact with our business...
The study investigates the communicative strategy ‘Making the first impression’ within the communica...
Dating, the stage in American romantic relationships, is a popular theme in interpersonal communicat...