Communication after a Romantic Breakup: Yes or No?

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Thursday, July 30th 1:15-2:30pm EDT

Sophia Sinins
Sophia Sinins

Sophia Sinins is a rising junior (‘22) who is majoring in philosophy, psychology, and science in society. She is from Short Hills, New Jersey and graduated from Kent Place School. In her free time, Sophia enjoys hiking, dancing, comedy, and dabbling in the harmonica. Sophia hopes to pursue a career in public policy after she graduates from Wesleyan.

Alexa Jablonski
Alexa Jablonski

Alexa Jablonski is a rising junior ’22 Psychology and Government double major. Despite being born in Houston, TX, she has lived most of her life in both the Dominican Republic and the Bronx. She graduated from Rye Country Day School, where she discovered her passion for activism and social justice. Her interests are playing guitar, working out, and being involved in social justice movements. After undergraduate school, she plans to go to graduate university to attain a PhD in psychology, and contribute to the field through research.

Abstract: Most romantic relationships end, and communication between former partners varies tremendously. Whereas some former partners maintain contact, others cease contact. Research on post-relationship communication is sparse. To address the lacuna, the this two-wave longitudinal study aims to 1) better understand individuals’ decisions, behaviors, and narrative sense-making regarding post-relationship contact, including through digital media, 2) illuminate the temporal aspects of how individuals experience and understand post-breakup contact with their most recent ex-romantic partners, and 3) bring to light the moral reasoning and values individuals use to evaluate communication between former romantic partners. Preliminary results from the first wave surveys show variations in communication narratives and ideals.

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Live Poster Session: Zoom Link
Thursday, July 30th 1:15-2:30pm EDT

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