When texts suddenly stop: Study investigates why people “ghost” — and it’s consequences
Ghosting can have negative consequences for mental health. Short term, many of those ghosted felt overwhelming rejection and confusion. They reported feelings of low self-worth and self-esteem. Part of the problem is the lack of clarity – not knowing why...
Psychologists have found evidence that safety concerns are an important predictor of ghosting
Safety concerns may motivate people to engage in ghosting, defined as suddenly ceasing all communication with a person you're dating without any explanation, according to new research published in the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology.
Study finds “ghosting” short-term partners is associated with psychopathy and Machiavellianism
Ghosting, or ending a relationship by cutting contact without an explanation, has become a hot topic when it comes to dating. Many people partake in this practice in their love lives, but many others find it hurtful and rude. A...
People with higher attachment anxiety are more likely to have been ghosted by a partner, study finds
A new study provides evidence that relationship attachment styles and destiny beliefs both play a role in the dating phenomenon known as "ghosting" — or ending a romantic relationship by unexpectedly cutting off all contact. The findings appear in the...
People with strong destiny beliefs are more likely to ‘ghost’ a romantic partner, study finds
Ghosting -- or ending a romantic relationship by unexpectedly cutting off all contact -- has become a topic of increasing interest in the age of online dating. New research suggests that the practice is influenced by people's beliefs about destiny....
