Four questions drove this research: (a) What is the difference between the stages of
relationship when looking at varying levels of Facebook usage within the relationship and relationship satisfaction?, (b) Is there a difference between couples in the different stages of
relationship and their use of Facebook for surveillance and does the progression of relationship
stages have a negative influence on surveillance?, (c) What is the reported difference in levels of
jealousy for individuals with varying levels of Facebook usage within their relationships?, and
(d) is there a difference in the level of jealously felt between couples in various stages of the
relationship when both parties utilize Facebook on a regular basis?