Asst. Prof. Burak Emre Gürsoy completed his undergraduate education at Istanbul Bahcesehir University, Department of Psychology in 2012. In the same year, he enrolled in Family Psychology master's degree program at Middle East Technical University, Institute of Social Sciences. He completed his master's degree in 2014 and started to work as a couple / family therapist in the field. In the same year, he started to study for doctorate degree in Social Psychology at Middle East Technical University, Institute of Social Sciences. In 2020, he completed his thesis on the effects of social media on romantic relationships and received his PhD. After graduation, he started to work as an assistant professor. Romantic relationships, social media, perception, attitude, and communication are his main interest areas. Address: Altınbas University- Gayrettepe/Istanbul
Online Journal of Communication and Media Technologies
The widespread use of the Internet and the popularity of mobile devices have greatly changed our ... more The widespread use of the Internet and the popularity of mobile devices have greatly changed our communication habits. Due to their popularity, social networking sites (SNS) are at the center of online relationships, including romantic ones. This paper explores the emerging role of SNS on relationship social comparison (RSC) and individual and relational predictors of RSC. The present study used an experimental design to evaluate the role of relational posts of others’ on SNS. Specifically, RSC based on posts by others on SNS were analyzed. In addition, possible other factors that influence the tendency to make RSC, namely relationship satisfaction, investment, quality of alternatives, and adult attachment orientation were examined. The sample of the study consist of 251 participants. 180 (71%) were females and 71 (29%) were males. The sample’s mean age was 28.16 (SD=6.32). According to the results, there was no significant effect of exposure to relational posts on RSC. On the other...
Wide covering zone of internet and popularity of mobile devices have changed our communication ha... more Wide covering zone of internet and popularity of mobile devices have changed our communication habits extensively. Investigators are showing an increased interest in online interpersonal communication dynamics (Derks, Fischer, & Bos, 2008). Due to their popularity, Social Network Sites (SNS) are at the core of these online relationships including romantic ones. This thesis examines the emerging role of SNS on romantic relationships in the context of relational and individual factors. The present study used a qualitative pilot study to understand the role of SNS in social interactions especially romantic ones. Moreover, an experimental design was also used to evaluate role of relational posts of others on viewers. Specifically, relationship social comparison (RSC) based on posts of others on SNS and its possible effect on relationship satisfaction were analyzed. In addition to that, possible other factors that affect the tendency of making RSC were investigated namely, adult attachme...
Anahtar kelimeler İlişkide sosyal karşılaştırma, algılanan ilişki kalitesi, ilişkide sosyal karşı... more Anahtar kelimeler İlişkide sosyal karşılaştırma, algılanan ilişki kalitesi, ilişkide sosyal karşılaştırma ölçeğinin (İSKÖ) adaptasyonu, güvenirlik, ayırt edici geçerlik Abstract Current study was aimed to translate Relationship Social Comparison Measure (RSCM) into Turkish and test psychometric properties of the Turkish version. RSCM was originally developed as a one factor scale by LeBeau and Buckingham (2008) in order to assess the frequency of relationship social comparison and circumstances under which comparison occur. However, principal component factor analyses suggested two factor solutions, namely General Tendency (= .94) and Partner Attributions (= .86), showing the presence of two constructs tapping different aspects of relationship social comparison. Suggested factor structure of RSCM was also tested with a confirmatory factor analysis, and results supported the two-factor solution (SB χ 2 (167) = 275.13, p = .00, S-B χ2/df = 1.65, CFI = .95, RMSEA = .05, 90% CI [.04, ...
Online Journal of Communication and Media Technologies
The widespread use of the Internet and the popularity of mobile devices have greatly changed our ... more The widespread use of the Internet and the popularity of mobile devices have greatly changed our communication habits. Due to their popularity, social networking sites (SNS) are at the center of online relationships, including romantic ones. This paper explores the emerging role of SNS on relationship social comparison (RSC) and individual and relational predictors of RSC. The present study used an experimental design to evaluate the role of relational posts of others’ on SNS. Specifically, RSC based on posts by others on SNS were analyzed. In addition, possible other factors that influence the tendency to make RSC, namely relationship satisfaction, investment, quality of alternatives, and adult attachment orientation were examined. The sample of the study consist of 251 participants. 180 (71%) were females and 71 (29%) were males. The sample’s mean age was 28.16 (SD=6.32). According to the results, there was no significant effect of exposure to relational posts on RSC. On the other...
Wide covering zone of internet and popularity of mobile devices have changed our communication ha... more Wide covering zone of internet and popularity of mobile devices have changed our communication habits extensively. Investigators are showing an increased interest in online interpersonal communication dynamics (Derks, Fischer, & Bos, 2008). Due to their popularity, Social Network Sites (SNS) are at the core of these online relationships including romantic ones. This thesis examines the emerging role of SNS on romantic relationships in the context of relational and individual factors. The present study used a qualitative pilot study to understand the role of SNS in social interactions especially romantic ones. Moreover, an experimental design was also used to evaluate role of relational posts of others on viewers. Specifically, relationship social comparison (RSC) based on posts of others on SNS and its possible effect on relationship satisfaction were analyzed. In addition to that, possible other factors that affect the tendency of making RSC were investigated namely, adult attachme...
Anahtar kelimeler İlişkide sosyal karşılaştırma, algılanan ilişki kalitesi, ilişkide sosyal karşı... more Anahtar kelimeler İlişkide sosyal karşılaştırma, algılanan ilişki kalitesi, ilişkide sosyal karşılaştırma ölçeğinin (İSKÖ) adaptasyonu, güvenirlik, ayırt edici geçerlik Abstract Current study was aimed to translate Relationship Social Comparison Measure (RSCM) into Turkish and test psychometric properties of the Turkish version. RSCM was originally developed as a one factor scale by LeBeau and Buckingham (2008) in order to assess the frequency of relationship social comparison and circumstances under which comparison occur. However, principal component factor analyses suggested two factor solutions, namely General Tendency (= .94) and Partner Attributions (= .86), showing the presence of two constructs tapping different aspects of relationship social comparison. Suggested factor structure of RSCM was also tested with a confirmatory factor analysis, and results supported the two-factor solution (SB χ 2 (167) = 275.13, p = .00, S-B χ2/df = 1.65, CFI = .95, RMSEA = .05, 90% CI [.04, ...
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