In examining how the use of
communication channels in LDR is associated with relationship outcomes, we focus on relationship satisfaction because it is a central construct studied in literature on relationships (Fincham, Rogge, & Beach, 2006), and has been highly linked to
other indicators of relationship quality such as commitment, love, and relationship maintenance (
e.g., Anderson & Emmers - Sommer, 2006; Hendrick, 1988) and to individual health outcomes (Proulx, Helms, & Buehler, 2007).