Long-Distance Romantic Relationships Survey Report
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A survey of 402 individuals in long-distance romantic relationships revealed key communication habits, with most respondents communicating via mobile phones, email, and real-time audio/video. The study found that nearly half visit their partner at least once every couple of months and spend an average of $500 on round-trip visits. Additionally, economic factors influence the frequency of visits, with 20% visiting less due to the economy and 26% affected by travel costs.
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Long-Distance Romantic Relationships Survey Report
- 1. Jonathan Karpfen [email_address] A Survey of People in Long-Distance Romantic Relationships
- 2. A 10-minute online survey was conducted amongst n=402 respondents from around the world, who are currently, or have recently been, in a long-distance romantic relationship (LDR) Responses were collected between December 3 rd , 2008 and January 28 th , 2009 Respondents were recruited from various online groups, discussion boards, classifieds websites, and social networking websites, including: Craigslist Facebook MySpace LiveJournal Yahoo Groups iVillage No incentive was offered to respondents The survey was deployed, and data collected, using Google Forms Methodology
- 3. Three in Four Respondents Have Been in an LDR for Between 4 Months and 3 Years Q. Thinking of your current or most recent long-distance romantic relationship, approximately for what length of time has it been, or for what length of time was it, a long-distance relationship? 76% Base: All respondents n=402
- 4. People in LDRs Are Most Likely to Communicate Using Mobile Phones, E-mail, Instant Messaging, and Text Messaging Q. Which of the following, if any, do (or did) you use to communicate with your significant other in your current or most recent long-distance romantic relationship? Base: All respondents n=402
- 5. Over Seven in Ten People in LDRs Have Real-Time Audio/Video Conversations with their Significant Other Between Several Times a Week and Several Times a Day Q. Approximately how often, if ever, do (or did) you and your significant other in your current or most recent long-distance romantic relationship communicate with each other in the form of real-time audio and/or video conversations (whether by telephone or online)? 72% Base: All respondents n=402
- 6. Over Three in Five People in LDRs Speak for Between 15 Minutes and 1遜 Hours Q. What is (or was) the average length of a typical real-time audio and/or video conversation with your significant other in your current or most recent long-distance romantic relationship? 62% Base: All respondents n=402
- 7. Over Three in Four People in LDRs Communicate with their Significant Other (Not in Real-Time) at Least Once or Twice a Day Q. And EXCLUDING real-time audio and/or video conversations, approximately how often, if ever, do (or did) you and your significant other in your current or most recent long-distance romantic relationship communicate with each other using all OTHER forms of communication combined? 77% Base: All respondents n=402
- 8. Nearly Half of People in LDRs Visit their Significant Other at Least Once Every Couple of Months, though Less than Once a Week Q. Approximately how often, if ever, do (or did) you visit your significant other in your current or most recent long-distance romantic relationship? 49% Base: All respondents n=402
- 9. Over Two in Three People in LDRs Fly to Visit their Significant Other Q. Which of the following means of transportation do (or did) you use in a typical trip to visit your significant other in your current or most recent long-distance romantic relationship? Base: All respondents n=402
- 10. One-Way Travel Time to Visit a Significant Other Varies Q. Approximately how long is (or was) the typical ONE-WAY travel time for you to visit your significant other in your current or most recent long-distance romantic relationship? Base: All respondents n=402
- 11. The Average Cost of a Round-Trip Visit to See a Significant Other is Approximately $500 Q. What is (or was) the approximate cost, in American dollars, of a typical ROUND-TRIP visit to see your significant other in your current or most recent long-distance romantic relationship? Base: All respondents n=402
- 12. One in Five People in LDRs Visit their Significant Other Less Often Due to the Economy Q. What effect, if any, has the general economy had on how often you and your significant other in your current or most recent long-distance romantic relationship visit (or visited) each other? 20% Base: All respondents n=402
- 13. Over One in Four People in LDRs Visit their Significant Other Less Often Due to the Prices of Gas, Flights, or other Travel-Related Items Q. What effect, if any, have the prices of gas, flights, or other travel-related items had on how often you and your significant other in your current or most recent long-distance romantic relationship visit (or visited) each other? 26% Base: All respondents n=402
- 14. Over Half of People in LDRs Send Gifts to their Significant Other at Least Once Every 4 Months Q. On average, how often, if ever, do (or did) you send gifts to your significant other in your current or most recent long-distance romantic relationship? 51% Base: All respondents n=402
- 15. People in LDRs Are Most Likely to Send their Significant Other Cards and Personal Items that They Made Themselves Q. What types of gifts, if any, do (or did) you typically send to your significant other in your current or most recent long-distance romantic relationship? Base: All respondents n=402
- 16. Over Four in Five People in LDRs Are Between 18 and 33 Years Old Q. How old are you? 81% Base: All respondents n=402
- 17. One in Four People in LDRs Have at Least Some Undergraduate Education Q. Which of the following best describes the highest level of formal education that you have attained? 75% Base: All respondents n=402
- 18. Over One in Three People in LDRs are Employed Full-Time; Over Three in Ten Are University Students Q. Which of the following best describes your current status? Are you... 31% Base: All respondents n=402
- 19. People in LDRs Tend to Be Lower Income Earners; Likely a Reflection of Age and Student Proportions Q. Which of the following best describes your total personal income, before taxes, in American dollars? Base: All respondents n=402
- 20. Women Were Far More Likely than Men to Respond to the Survey Q. Are you... Base: All respondents n=402
- 21. Over Nine in Ten People in LDRs Are in Heterosexual Relationships Q. What type of relationship is, or was, your current or most recent long-distance romantic relationship? Base: All respondents n=402
- 22. Respondents Live in a Range of Countries, Though Largely the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom Q. In what country do you currently live? Base: All respondents n=402
- 23. Jonathan Karpfen [email_address] A Survey of People in Long-Distance Romantic Relationships