An online survey was conducted where 255 respondents provided information about their
significant other. Respondents answered questions dealing with elements of relationship
satisfaction, Facebook usage, surveillance, and jealousy. Results indicate a correlation between
Facebook usage and relationship satisfaction. Individuals with varying levels of Facebook usage
were shown to have a positive correlation with jealousy levels in their relationship, meaning as
Facebook use increased, jealousy also increased. Altman and Taylor’s theory of social
penetration (1973) was used to describe the stages in a relationship from orientation into a
relationship of stable exchange. This developmental theory illustrated the growth in relationship
phases. Results found stage of relationship did not have a significant effect on the amount of
surveillance within a relationship.