A systematic review of technology-mediated conflict management in couples

Marie-Ève Daspe, Sarafina Métellus, Marianne Emond, Noémie Bigras, Florence Larouche, Eugénie Adlhoch-Mathé, Marie-Pier Vaillancourt-Morel, Université de Montréal, Université du Québec en Outaouais, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières

Journal of Social and Personal Relationships

Published online on January 28, 2026

Abstract

Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, Volume 43, Issue 6, Page 1836-1861, June 2026.
Digital technologies are now firmly ingrained in our daily lives and have become inevitable tools for interacting with a romantic partner. Beyond helping partners feel connected when apart, technology-mediated communication (TMC) is also widely used to ...