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public contexts for relationship processes that are typically limited in LDRR. For GCRR couples, SNS is ancillary to offline relationship maintenance processes. For LDRR couples, because of a lack of physical and social means to perform and experience relationship maintenance processes, the findings suggest that SNS is an important alternative. It is hoped that the current study stimulates further investigation on the role of SNS in LDRR, especially on how it may mitigate the impact of geographic separation among couples. Lastly, the current study contributes to existing knowledge by accounting for both private and social contexts of SNS use that may be important in future theorizing about the role of CMC in relationship maintenance.
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