The journal Process of National Academy of Sciences published a study by researchers at the University of Texas at Austin. The team looked at 1,027,541 posts made by 6,803 Reddit users and analyzed how the interruptions affected their use of language.
Signs in language
By analyzing language on the Reddit platform, researchers tracked users’ social, cognitive and emotional lives as they coped with the breakup of a romantic relationship. The researchers looked at messages posted before, during, and after breakups over a two-year period. They indicate that breakup warning signs appear in speech up to 3 months before the breakup, with sequelae leaving their traces up to 6 months after the breakup. An impending breakup would drastically change people’s speech, even when they aren’t talking directly about their relationship. » The increase ofuse of the word “I” turned out to be indicative of a more focus on yourselfwhile the use of the word “we” fades out significantly wrote the team in the study. They also observe that users stop referring to their identity as a couple, to adopt a more personal identity.
A change of thought
The analysis of the subtle changes in the almost invisible pronouns, articles and other words revealed the psychological effects of the breaking process on people. These would have a tendency to introspect to understand why the breakup occurs. » When people experience the end of a relationship, they are naturally prompted to think about the failure of the relationship and what went wrong. They need to consider their own role and that of their partner. explains the researchers in the study. The use of “I” words and more self-centered language is associated with an increase inemotionalityof the emotional upheavalsor also psychological discomfort.
It is essential to remember that while a couple often goes through difficulties, saving their relationship from breaking up takes time. It is desirable for both partners to mutually and jointly strive to overcome obstacles, this will only strengthen the relationship.
