https://www.ideals.illinois.edu/items/109906. Roache, D. J. (2018, August 7). “Can you just put your phone away?”: The effects of cell phone use on face-to-face conflict in romantic relationships. https://www.ideals.illinois.edu/items/109906

Background – Computer-mediated communication (CMC) is a new way of confrontation in close relationships and the presence of cell phones are dissatisfying. 

How I Used It – I used this article to support my claim that the use of cell phones in a close relationship is unfulfilling and face to face confrontation with no cell phone use is more personal. 

 https://etd.ohiolink.edu/acprod/odb_etd/ws/send_file/send?accession=kent1227282130&disposition=inline. Cell phone communication versus face-to- … (n.d.). https://etd.ohiolink.edu/acprod/odb_etd/ws/send_file/send?accession=kent1227282130&disposition=inline 

Background – Studies are proven that face-to-face communication has a positive effect on relationships and confirms relationship satisfaction. (Pg.8)

How I Used It – I used this writing to support my hypothesis that close relationships seem to last longer when confrontation is used in person, rather than over the phone. You are able to understand your partners emotions more when you talk in person. 

 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2451958821000361. These discrepancies could be in part because of differences and imperfection. (2021a, April 29). A daily-diary study on the effects of face-to-face communication, texting, and their interplay on understanding and relationship satisfaction. Computers in Human Behavior Reports.

Background – The background of this writing expresses the idea of the important factors in a romantic relationship, one is being able to understand your partners feelings. Although, being able to feel what your partner feels is unlikely to happen via text.

How I Used It – I usedthis article to support my hypothesis that you are unable to understand how your partner is feeling and have a genuine connection over the phone. 

 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0747563217300651?casa_token=eE-s8m7D-DgAAAAA:siHIe1hF3HEjTqsASdYi9yG9qcOcENbh_wlpEtMtlU9EnXeKmen8yFdP-X__rG5ENbqEeOOsCQ. Chotpitayasunondh, V., Faulkner, X., Ishii, K., Morey, J. N., Nakamura, T., Park, N., Przybylski, A. K., Roberts, J. A., Valenzuela, S., Abeele, M. M. V., Barron, N., Bartholomew, K., Bauman, Z., Bradbury, T. N., … Katz, J. E. (2017, January 30). Texting’s consequences for romantic relationships: A cross-lagged analysis highlights its risks.

Background – Models were developed in this writing to explain the negative effects of texting in relationships and the conflicts that occur from it. 

How I Used It – I used this writing to support the idea that constant communication over the phone leads to a lack of intimacy, which ruins relationships.

“Effects of Mobile Technology on Human Relationships” – Abu Naser, M., & Samy, S. (2017). Effects of Mobile Technology on Human Relationships.

Background – The author conducted this reading as a research evaluation about the impacts of mobile technology on face-to-face communication. The author has proven many different times with studies he performed on his students to prove the impacts of mobile technology.

How I used It – I used this article to show the growth and spread of digital media technologies and their changing capabilities on interpersonal communication.

“How have cell phones changed us socially?” UoPeople, W. of. (2024, June 19). University of the People.

Background – This article gives the readers two viewpoints. One example is the “pros” of mobile technology and communication and the other is the “cons” of mobile technology and communication. When we read the article, we will notice that the author has listed us these pros and cons, which gives a better understanding of my thesis.

How I Used It – I used this article to help prove my thesis and also prove my rebuttal argument. There are many advantages and disadvantages of cell phones and their impact on our special bonds.

“What Is Your Phone Doing to You Relationships?” Roberts―Meredith David and James, Dec. 2024.

Background – This writing shows what our cell phones are really doing to our relationship. This article talks about “phubbing” which is “the practice of snubbing others in favor of our mobile phones. In other words, how people choose their mobile devices over their relationships.

How I Used It –  I used this article as another way to prove the negative effects of cell phones usage in romantic relationships, and give ways on how to stop “phubbing people.”

“Cellphones help build stronger relationships.” De Lima, N., & De Lima, N. (2020, September 4). Cellphones help build stronger relationships.

Background – This article shows a different point of view on our mobile devices, that they can help us strengthen ourselves and our relationships.

How I Used It – I used this article in my rebuttal argument to also acknowledge the fact that cell phones are not always negative. They can have a positive impact on ourselves and our relationships.

“How our phones impact our relationships – Beverly Hills therapy group”. (2023, February 5). Beverly Hills Therapy Group | Counseling and Mental Health. https://bhtherapygroup.com/how-our-phones-impact-our-relationships/ 

Background – This short article gives the audience a brief understanding of the negative impacts of phones on relationships.

How I Used It – I used this article as another reasoning to support my idea that cell phones break our bonds.

https://news.web.baylor.edu/news/story/2015/baylor-study-cellphones-can-damage-romantic-relationships-lead-depression#:~:text=%22Specifically%2C%20momentary%20distractions%20by%20one’s,well%2Dbeing%20of%20that%20individual. Baylor study: Cellphones can damage romantic relationships, lead to depression. Media and Public Relations | Baylor University. (n.d.). https://news.web.baylor.edu/news/story/2015/baylor-study-

Background – This article gives another description of the word “phubbing” and how much phubbing effects our different relationships.

How I Used It – I looked into this article to get a better understanding of the term “phubbing,” which was discussed in a different article. This term is used frequently in relationships where a partner may feel lonely because the other partner is attached to their phone.

https://people.cs.rutgers.edu/~mcgrew/Cell1/positive-impacts.html Positive impacts – modern day tech. (n.d.). https://people.cs.rutgers.edu/~mcgrew/Cell1/positive-impacts.html 

Background – Rutgers University conducted a study to prove that cell phones can effect ourselves relationships in a positive manner if we use them the way we were intended too.

How I Used It – I used this article to give myself more reasonings on how cell phones have a positive impact on ourselves and relationships. Although I did not use all of the ideas they provided, I was still able to acknowledge for myself that cell phones don’t destroy us, it’s the way we use it.