Caravel Undergraduate Research Journal
Abstract
Dating apps are increasingly popular among young people, including college students. However, these apps can be quite versatile, and there can be a number of reasons why a college student would use them, whether they are looking for a serious relationship, casual sex, or anything in between. Our study evaluated the intents, behaviors, and satisfaction of college students who used dating apps. Using Chi-Square and independent samples t-test analyses, results show that while satisfaction ratings were similar between men and women, more men use dating apps than women, which suggests that women might have a more negative perception of dating apps than men. Insights obtained through research such as this can be used in the future to improve the world of online dating, and facilitate connections between college students.
Recommended Citation
Doyle, Emma and Palomares, Melanie
(2021)
"Connecting on Campus: Exploring the Motivations and Behaviors of College Students on Dating Apps,"
Caravel Undergraduate Research Journal: Vol. 9, Article 2.
Available at:
https://scholarcommons.sc.edu/caravel/vol9/iss1/2