Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2024
Publication Title
Communication Reports
Keywords
interpersonal relationships, relational closeness, Snapchat, social media, Streaks
Abstract
Communication technologies have long been used to develop and maintain relationships; but recently, channels have increasingly sought to gamify interactions among users. The present study explored if individuals’ interpersonal and entertainment use motives were associated with interpersonal interactions and message composition, as well as subsequent relational outcomes (i.e., closeness). A survey of 156 collegiate Snapchat users revealed that interpersonal and entertainment motives were significantly related to Snapchat behavior (Streak count and Streak Snaps, respectively) and relational closeness. However, those using Streaks for entertainment motives sent impersonal Snaps more frequently and reported lower relational closeness with their partner.
Funding Source
This article was published Open Access thanks to a transformative agreement between Milner Library and Taylor & Francis.
DOI
10.1080/08934215.2024.2334743
Recommended Citation
Caleb T. Carr & Sarah F. Rosaen (09 Apr 2024): We’re Going Streaking!: Associations Between the Gamification of Mediated Communication and Relational Closeness, Communication Reports, DOI: 10.1080/08934215.2024.2334743.
Comments
First published in Communication Reports, https://doi.org/10.1080/08934215.2024.2334743.
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