An Academic Study About Ghosting with Dr. Darcey Powell

Did you know that academic research has been conducted about ghosting and being ghosted? In this show, Gretta interviews Dr. Darcey Powell, an Associate Professor of Psychology at Roanoke College in Virginia, who co-conducted a multi-study examination of attachment and implicit theories of relationships in ghosting experiences.  Listen and learn about what this cutting-edge ghosting research reveals. Connect with Dr. Darcey Powell:Dr. Powell's Twitter and LinkedInThe Research Article: "A multi-study examination of attachment and implicit theories of relationships in ghosting experiences" by Darcey N. Powell, Gili Freedman, Kipling D. Williams, Benjamin Le, and Hayley Green. First Published April 20, 2021.Connect with Gretta:Virtual Coping With Ghosting Support Group - Join NOW! Space is limited.Private Coaching with GrettaFree Guide: What to Say To Your GhostFree Coping With Ghosting GuideFree Facebook Support Group |  Instagram | copingwithghosting.comMusic: "Ghosted" by Gustavo RamosDisclaimer:  This information is designed to mentor and guide you to cope with Ghosting by cultivating a positive mindset and implementing self-care practices. It is for educational purposes only; it solely provides self-help tools for your use. Coping With Ghosting is not providing health care or psychological therapy services and is not diagnosing or treating any physical or mental ailment of the mind or body. The content is not a substitute for therapy or any advice given by a licensed psychologist or other licensed or other registered professionals. ✨Shop the CWG Amazon Store✨ If it's on the list, it is because my Coping With Ghosting Podcast guests wrote it or recommended it, and/or I've read it or experienced it and found it valuable for me and my clients.❤️‍🩹Support the showNote to All Listeners: Ghosting is defined as: The practice of ending a personal relationship with someone by suddenly and without explanation withdrawing from all communication (Oxford Languages). When you leave an abusive situation without saying "goodbye," it's not ghosting, it's "self-protection." When you quietly exit a relationship after a boundary has been violated, it's not ghosting, it's "self-respect."