Online Dating and Romance

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Feliciano, C., Robnett, B., & Komaie, G. (2009). Gendered racial exclusion among white Internet daters. Social Science Research, 38, 39-54.

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Fox, J., & Anderegg, C. (2014). Romantic relationship stages and social networking sites: Uncertainty reduction strategies and perceived relational norms on Facebook. Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking, 17, 685-691.

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Fox, J., & Warber, K. M. (2014). Social networking sites in romantic relationships: Attachment, uncertainty, and partner surveillance on Facebook. CyberPsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking, 17, 3-7.

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