Maguire and Connaughton explore the interation of distance relationships and proximal relationships. Prior research had indicated both types of relationships are dissimilar, but the authors argue that distance relationships and proximal relationships are similar depending on the variables of interaction or means of communication. Both authors wish to understand how unit members maintain ther distanced relationships through the use of technologies. They argue that TMC, technologically mediated communication, elicit feelings of social presence to maintain relationships. Or social presence channels can be minimized according to goals of the individual. Just the idea of having a computer turned on elicit favorable emotions about distance relationships. Whereas face to face interactions are most favorable condition for understanding each other through non verbal cues and mutual understanding, distance relationship can be assisted by exchange of messages that make partners feel a presence from each other.
My thoughts: Mutual separation will become a more common event in our society. One spouse my relocate were a job is located, and leave the family at home. Numerous trades jobs are now temporary, and workers migrate to the next town in search of another opportunity. Great sacrifices will be endured in the next few decades to come. Relationships have to take a back seat to employment or providing for the family. It is quite a coincidence that people are relocating more throughout the United States, and the fact that better communications are making these transitions easier to cope with.
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