Exploring the Effects of Social Media Use and Avoidant Attachment Style on Marital Satisfaction and Cyber Infidelity

Abstract

The following research will focus on social media use, attachment style, marital satisfaction, and cyber infidelity. The use of social media is very common in the lives of many individuals and married couples, and could possibly affect interpersonal relationships, and the manner in which couples communicate. This research will explore the impact of social media, marital satisfaction, and attachment style among married individuals and examine the risk or presence of cyber infidelity. Key words: cyber infidelity, social media use, attachment, marital satisfaction