IIARD International Institute of Academic Research and Development

RESEARCH JOURNAL OF MASS COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (RJMCIT )

E-ISSN 2545-529X
P-ISSN 2695-2475
VOL. 10 NO. 1 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.56201/rjmcit.v10.no1.2024.pg24.38

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Digital Intimacy Interference among Couples and Ruined Marriages in Rivers State, Nigeria

Chigozi Eke, Walter Chikwendu Ihejirika (Ph.D), Christopher Ifeakachukwu Ochonogor (Ph.D)

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Abstract

The study was embarked upon to critically ascertain digital intimacy interference among couples and ruined marriages in Rivers State. The objectives were among others to determine the extent of intimate self-disclosure interference and interpersonal disinhibition interference among couples in Rivers State. The social penetration theory underpinned this study. The study adopted descriptive survey design: the choice was informed to document existing perceptions. The population of the study was 194,563 and the sample size was 384 using Krejcie and Morgan’s sample table. The multi-stage sample technique was adopted and questionnaire was the instrument for data collection. The weighted mean score was used in the data presentation and analysis. The result revealed that the extent of intimate self-disclosure and interpersonal disinhibition interference among couples in Rivers State was high among couples in Rivers State. The study concluded that communication builds relationship and is paramount for a stable marriage. The nature of communication that is adopted goes a long way to make or marriages. There are pieces of information that should not be shared among couples by the third parties. However, with digital media, the core values of marriage in the society are threated.

keywords:

: Digital, Intimacy, Interference, Couples, Ruined Marriages

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