The impact of social networks on couple satisfaction – A narrative review

Social networks have become an integral part of people's daily routine. For about two decades, scientists have tried to reach a consensus regarding the beneficial or detrimental effects of social networks on people's well-being and interpersonal relationships, but this has not been achieved. Our study aims to synthesize the existing evidence in the literature regarding the impact of social media use on couple relationships. The level of knowledge regarding the connection between the use of social networks by the partners in a relationship and the degree of satisfaction in the couple is explored. Also, a series of mediating mechanisms of the link between the use of social networks and satisfaction in the couple can be observed, more precisely, self-esteem, the level of intimacy in the couple, and the tendency to socially compare one's romantic relationship with those of other people on social media platforms. More research is needed to determine how social networks may affect people's romantic relationships.