In the past, the development of interpersonal relationships was limited to real-life settings. With the development of the Internet, the channels of interpersonal communication are constantly expanding and tend to be networked.
The Internet: an indispensable tool for developing relationships
The experience of using the Internet has been both positive and negative
Potential negatives
It may lead to the death of face-to-face communication
People will be deceived by unscrupulous people
Relationships from network can be superficial
Positive aspect
The Internet provides an opportunity for interaction between people who can not easily meet
The Internet provides information and support for people with illnesses
Actually, virtual relationships are just as intimate, if not more so, than face-to-face relationships
Characteristics of Internet relationships
The ability to maintain relationships
Virtual relationships go a long way toward maintaining established relationships. And it doesn't reduce a person's daily social activities
Different concerns
In contrast to physical appearance and physical contact, online communication attaches geart importance to interests and values.
But which of these two types of communication is more conducive to relationship development is uncertain
Passionate self-disclosure
People are more likely to self-disclose online, creating a false sense of intimacy.
This will have an uncertain effect on future face-to-face interactions