To Ghost or To Be Ghosted: An Examination of the Social and Psychological Correlates Associated with Ghosting
Abstract:This paper examines the modern phenomenon known as "ghosting," which can be defined as avoiding another individual (such as a family member, friend, or partner) by suddenly cutting off communication without providing an explanation. From an evolutionary perspective, given that our ancestors lived in small-scale societies, cutting ties with others would have had devastating consequences. To address variables connected with this kind of outcome, we conducted a study with 292 participants (M age = 21.45, SD = 4.1… Show more
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