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Area of Science:

  • Sociology
  • Psychology
  • Digital Communication

Background:

  • Online dating platforms are widely used for forming romantic relationships.
  • Research on online dating experiences often overlooks racially and ethnically minoritized (REM) individuals.
  • Existing studies lack a deep understanding of the specific obstacles REM individuals encounter in online dating.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the experiences of REM individuals on dating apps.
  • To examine how intersecting marginalized identities influence these experiences.
  • To identify structural discrimination and identity-based stresses within online dating environments.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized the Minority Stress Model and intersectionality theory.
  • Conducted semistructured interviews with REM individuals.
  • Employed a phenomenological approach to capture lived experiences.

Main Results:

  • Identified key challenges including gendered expectations, cultural compatibility issues, and identity salience.
  • Revealed experiences of stigma and emotional burnout among REM users.
  • Highlighted the impact of structural discrimination on online dating interactions.

Conclusions:

  • Overlapping marginalized identities significantly shape REM individuals' online dating journeys.
  • Understanding these intersectional experiences is crucial for academic and therapeutic advancement.
  • Promoting empathy, cultural awareness, and equity is essential for inclusive online dating platforms.