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Relational closeness in long-distance (LD) friendships holds important practical and theoretical interest. However, when defining and measuring relational closeness, scholars have overlooked the LD friendship. For example, Bersheid et al.s (1989b) work based on interdependence emphasizes face-to-face interaction and disadvantages the LD friendship. This study asked 113 participants to define closeness generally and in LD friendships. Results illustrated that previous methods of conceptualizing and measuring closeness do not fully capture the nuances of closeness when face-to-face contact frequency is low. Suggestions for developing such a measure and implications for current conceptualizations of relational closeness are discussed. |
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| Johnson, Amy., Becker, Jennifer., Wigley, Shelley., Wittenberg, Elaine. and Haigh, Michel. "What geographic distance can illustrate about relational closeness: Close long-distance friendships" Paper presented at the annual meeting of the International Communication Association, Marriott Hotel, San Diego, CA, May 27, 2003 <Not Available>. 2009-05-26 <http://www.allacademic.com/meta/p111755_index.html> |
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| Johnson, A. J., Becker, J. A., Wigley, S. , Wittenberg, E. M. and Haigh, M. , 2003-05-27 "What geographic distance can illustrate about relational closeness: Close long-distance friendships" Paper presented at the annual meeting of the International Communication Association, Marriott Hotel, San Diego, CA Online <.PDF>. 2009-05-26 from http://www.allacademic.com/meta/p111755_index.html |
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Abstract: Relational closeness in long-distance (LD) friendships holds important practical and theoretical interest. However, when defining and measuring relational closeness, scholars have overlooked the LD friendship. For example, Bersheid et al.s (1989b) work based on interdependence emphasizes face-to-face interaction and disadvantages the LD friendship. This study asked 113 participants to define closeness generally and in LD friendships. Results illustrated that previous methods of conceptualizing and measuring closeness do not fully capture the nuances of closeness when face-to-face contact frequency is low. Suggestions for developing such a measure and implications for current conceptualizations of relational closeness are discussed. |
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| Long-Distance Closeness 1 What Geographic Distance Can Illustrate About Relational Closeness: What Does it Mean to Be a Close Long-Distance Friend? Relational closeness is one of the most ubiquitous concepts in interpersonal communication. Bersheid Snyder and Omoto (1989a) state “the concept of closeness has moved from the periphery of the relationship domain to front and center in the minds of both investigators and laypersons” (p. 64). Close relationships are important for individuals not only intrinsically but also for such |
| / Listens (Emotional help) Commitment to or importance of friendship Constructive criticism / Advice Doing favors / Assistance / Help out (physical help) Duration or stability of friendship Enjoys one another’s company Frequency of contact Influence one another Part of self-definition / Interconnectiveness Past shared experiences Personality trait Relaxation or informality around friend Self-disclosure of thoughts/feelings/events/values etc. Shared Activities/ Shared Interests / Spending time together Shared knowledge of one another / Understanding Showing and feeling affection for one another |
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