APS

2026 APS Annual Convention · 2026

Our Relationship Highlight Reel: The Benefits of Curating and Posting Relationship-Relevant Content on Social Media

Barcelona, Spain · May 2026

Posters · Connection & Belonging: Relationships in Social Life

  • Tayler Wells
    University of Toronto
  • Penelope Lockwood
    University of Toronto

Abstract

In five studies, we present evidence that social media posting promotes positive relationship outcomes. In Studies 1-2, participants perceived in-lab relationship-relevant posts to enhance satisfaction. In Studies 3-5, recent posts from both the participant and their partner predicted enhanced satisfaction.

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