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Profiling Dating Apps Users: Sociodemographic and Personality Characteristics.
Ángel Castro1, Juan Ramón Barrada1, Pedro J Ramos-Villagrasa2
1Facultad de Ciencias Sociales y Humanas, Universidad de Zaragoza, Calle Atarazanas 4, 44003 Teruel, Spain.
Summary
Men, older individuals, and sexual minorities are more likely to use dating apps. Being single and open-mindedness also increase the likelihood of using these platforms for romantic connections.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Digital Communication
Background:
- Dating apps have transformed romantic and sexual partner acquisition due to technological advancements.
- Limited research exists on individual differences between dating app users and non-users.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between dating app usage, sociodemographic factors, and personality traits.
- To identify predictors of current and previous dating app use among university students.
Main Methods:
- 1705 university students (18-26 years old) completed online questionnaires.
- Multinomial logistic regression analyses were employed to examine the data.
- Sociodemographic variables (gender, age, sexual orientation, relationship status) and personality traits were assessed.
Main Results:
- Male gender, older age, and sexual minority status predicted higher likelihood of dating app use.
- Single individuals and those with higher open-mindedness scores were more likely to use dating apps.
- Dark personality traits did not demonstrate predictive ability for dating app usage.
Conclusions:
- Sociodemographic background significantly influences dating app utilization patterns.
- Open-mindedness is associated with increased dating app use, suggesting a potential link to relationship seeking behaviors.
- Understanding these factors is crucial for designing effective programs promoting healthy relationships.
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