Resilience to ghosting? A randomized controlled trial examining the consequences of ghosting on sleep quality in potential romantic relationships

Key Points

• Ghosting negatively affects both objective and subjective sleep quality in potential romantic relationships, revealing key psychological impacts.
• The study utilized a randomized controlled trial design with a novel ghosting protocol to simulate relationship stress effectively.
• Incorporating various sleep quality measurements provided comprehensive insights into the psychological effects of ghosting during early-stage relationships.
• Future research is needed to expand on these findings, enhancing understanding of relational disengagement and its consequences on sleep.