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Western University

Theses/Dissertations

2017

Relationships

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Socially Marginalized Youths' Experiences With Social Media And Its Impact On Their Relationships, Kira A. Regan Apr 2017

Socially Marginalized Youths' Experiences With Social Media And Its Impact On Their Relationships, Kira A. Regan

Electronic Thesis and Dissertation Repository

Social media use is prevalent among adolescents and young adults. However, little is known about the role and function of social media in the lives of youth who have experienced social marginalization. These youth face different challenges than their mainstream peers when it comes to the development, maintenance and outcomes of their friendships and relationships. It is unknown whether findings on social media and relationships accurately represent the experiences of youth who have experienced social marginalization, given the different challenges they face in achieving belonging and intimacy. Semi-structured interviews with youth regarding their social media use and its impact on …


Domestic Homicide In The Youth Population, Kayla Christine Sapardanis Apr 2017

Domestic Homicide In The Youth Population, Kayla Christine Sapardanis

Electronic Thesis and Dissertation Repository

Homicide perpetrated by a dating partner is a tragic and disturbing event. Risk factors for domestic homicide have been well established for the adult population; however very little research has been conducted on domestic homicide in the youth population. It is important that this population is explored further as female youth (ages 15-24) are at the highest risk for experiencing dating violence. This study analyzed cases of domestic homicide that occurred in Ontario from 2003-2014. The data for this study was provided by the Ontario Domestic Violence Death Review Committee (DVDRC). A total of 18 youth domestic homicide cases (ages …


The Influence Of Discrepant Sexual Ideals On Relationship Dissolution, Samantha Medd Apr 2017

The Influence Of Discrepant Sexual Ideals On Relationship Dissolution, Samantha Medd

Undergraduate Honors Theses

While a plethora of research exists on relationships ideals and sex, and how these factors affect important relationship outcomes (i.e. relationship dissolution), there has yet to be an investigation into the existence or importance of sexual ideals. The current study seeks to assess whether sexual ideals affect important relationship outcomes. Specifically, will a greater mismatch in sexual ideals result in a higher likelihood of perceived relationship dissolution? It was predicted that couples that exhibit less of a match in their sexual ideals would be more likely to perceive their relationship to dissolve, and it was further predicted that this effect …