9.4 Virtual Relationships in Social Media

• What is the primary medium for maintaining virtual relationships?

  Technology
• Virtual relationships can be formed with people one has never met in
• The formation of virtual relationships always requires meeting in person first.

  False
• What are common methods for maintaining virtual relationships?

  Messaging or video calls
• The primary medium for traditional face-to-face relationships is in-person interactions
• Virtual relationships are typically formed through direct interactions like face-to-face relationships.

  False
• How are traditional face-to-face relationships maintained?

  Regular in-person interactions
• Virtual relationships are interactions and bonds formed primarily through technology
• Virtual relationships and traditional face-to-face relationships both rely on in-person interactions as their primary medium.

  False
• What is an example of how virtual relationships can be formed online?

  Shared interest forums
• What are virtual relationships primarily maintained through?

  Technology
• Virtual relationships are maintained through direct, in-person interactions.

  False
• Match the relationship type with its primary medium:

  Virtual Relationships ↔️ Technology (e.g., social media)

  Traditional Relationships ↔️ In-person interactions
• Steps involved in forming and maintaining a virtual relationship

  1️⃣ Interact through technology (e.g., social media)

  2️⃣ Form bond without meeting in person

  3️⃣ Maintain bond through digital communication
• How are virtual relationships typically formed?

  With people never met
• Virtual relationships are maintained through regular in-person interactions.

  False
• What is the role of digital communication in virtual relationships?

  Maintaining the bond
• Self-disclosure in virtual relationships occurs through digital communication
• Self-disclosure in virtual relationships is always gradual due to nonverbal cues.

  False
• What does anonymity refer to in virtual relationships?

  Hiding real identities
• Anonymity is often higher in virtual relationships due to their online nature
• How does anonymity affect self-disclosure in virtual relationships?

  Leads to rapid sharing
• What does anonymity in virtual relationships refer to?

  Hiding real identities online
• Anonymity levels are often higher in virtual relationships compared to face-to-face relationships.
• Anonymity in virtual relationships can lead to rapid self-disclosure
• What is a potential impact of anonymity on intimacy in virtual relationships?

  Lack of nonverbal cues
• Sharing personal details quickly in online forums is an example of how anonymity can foster intimacy.
• Anonymity in virtual relationships can facilitate self-disclosure
• How are virtual relationships primarily maintained?

  Through technology
• What is the primary medium for maintaining traditional face-to-face relationships?

  In-person interactions
• Virtual relationships can be formed with individuals who have never met in person.
• Virtual relationships are maintained through digital communication
• What is the primary medium for forming virtual relationships?

  Technology
• The formation of virtual relationships can occur with people never met
• Virtual relationships are maintained through digital communication.
• Match the relationship type with its formation method:

  Virtual Relationship ↔️ Interacting through social media

  Face-to-Face Relationship ↔️ Direct in-person interactions
• What digital methods are used to maintain virtual relationships?

  Messaging or video calls
• The formation of virtual relationships can occur without meeting in person
• Regular in-person interactions are essential for maintaining traditional face-to-face relationships.
• What is the primary focus of self-disclosure in virtual relationships?

  Building intimacy