The first research question looked at the difference between stages (depth) of
relationship, which was measured by self-disclosure (M = 3.36), and relationship satisfaction (M
= 4.01) when the social networking site Facebook was being used. A multiple regression was
conducted and found that there was a relationship between Facebook usage (M = 3.42) and
relationship satisfaction within the various stages of relationship. The significant regression was
found, F(2, 210) = 10.854, .001 with R² = .094. Predictors of stages of relationship found
that relationship satisfaction was a positive factor ( = .230) as well as Facebook usage ( =
.152). The findings illustrate 9.4% of the time the stage of relationship can be explained by
looking at factors of relationship satisfaction and the amount of Facebook use.