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Emoji Use May Impact Relationship Outcomes, Study Reveals
- On July 2, 2025, researchers from the University of Texas published a study in PLOS One examining how emoji use in text messaging affects perceived responsiveness and relationship satisfaction.
- The study arose from increased emoji use in digital communication and aimed to isolate the effects of emojis beyond prior correlational research approaches.
- The research involved 260 adults aged 23 to 67 who rated simulated text exchanges differing only by the presence or absence of emojis, finding emojis signal greater emotional attentiveness and responsiveness.
- Lead author Sally Huh explained that using emojis in messages enhances feelings of emotional responsiveness, which in turn strengthens closeness and overall satisfaction in relationships. She also emphasized that it is the use of any emojis, rather than specific types, that contributes to fostering a stronger connection between partners.
- The findings suggest that emoji use enhances perceived partner responsiveness and closeness, implying emojis serve as important tools in digital relational communication today.
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Emoji use may impact relationship outcomes, study reveals
The use of emojis in text messaging improves perceived responsiveness and thereby enhances closeness and relationship satisfaction, according to a study published in the open-access journal PLOS One by Eun Huh from the University of Texas at Austin, U.S.
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