The Development of Online and Offline Romantic Relationships: A Turning Point Study by Sophia W. McDowell
I would like to express special appreciation to Dr. Malcolm Parks for his continual guidance throughout my time here at the University of Washington and for his willingness to find time in his busy schedule to help and advise me on this thesis. Thanks also to Dr. Kimo Ah-Yun and Dr. Valerie Manusov for their invaluable counsel and help during the process of developing and writing this thesis.
I also wish to thank Eve-Anne Doohan for being willing to code data for me and doing so in such an efficient manner. In addition, thank you to Tina Tellall of Internet Love Stories and Lynda Hull of Internet Romance Organization for advertising this study on their websites, allowing me to reach a much wider sample of participants.
Thanks are extended to my family and friends for their interest and support during this process; especially to those who tested the online survey, recruited their friends/students, or participated in this study.
Much love and appreciation go to my husband cum technical advisor/assistant Luke, whose invaluable advice and help, and ceaseless inspiration, support, and understanding allowed me to produce this thesis in a happy and timely manner!
But most of all, I thank the Lord Jesus Christ for His holiness, power, and love, without which all is for naught.