The Formation of Interpersonal Attraction and Intimate Relationships on Internet Relay Chat: An Exploratory Study
Abstract
This research investigated the formation of interpersonal attraction and intimate relationships on Internet Relay Chat (IRC). Two methods were employed: survey and in-depth interview. Purposive and convenience sampling were used for both methods. Results revealed that the formation of in-person and online interpersonal attraction and intimate relationships have similar initial stages of development. For online relationships however, partners have to undergo processes to shift from online to in-person. It was also shown that similar attraction cues were important online and in-person. A closer examination, however, showed that these attraction cues differ in salience and quality. This study contributes to the understanding of the impact of computer-mediated communication, particularly IRC, on the development of intimate relationships.________
*Assistant professor at the Department of Psychology, University of the Philippines Diliman. Email: cfbilledo@yahoo.com
Published
2009-05-06
How to Cite
BILLEDO*, Cherrie Joy F..
The Formation of Interpersonal Attraction and Intimate Relationships on Internet Relay Chat: An Exploratory Study.
Philippine Social Sciences Review, [S.l.], v. 60, n. 1, may 2009.
ISSN 2672-3158.
Available at: <https://www.journals.upd.edu.ph/index.php/pssr/article/view/1273>. Date accessed: 06 aug. 2025.
Section
Articles
Keywords
chat; youth; interpersonal attraction