Jedediah discusses how a study from University of Vienna found that more usage of dating apps and exposure to a superfluous number of profiles can lead to feelings of self-doubt and compulsive behavior via endless swiping. Excessive swipers reported to be more overwhelmed by the abundant number of seemingly available partners.
Findings suggest dating app users who are serious about meeting someone face-to-face should restrict their number of swipes. Refraining from getting distracted by in-app instant gratification such as like and match notifications is key. Many fail to stop searching as soon as they find a sufficient option, attempting to maximize gains which requires extensive searching.
In theory, one can have a have a successful experience through dating app usage as long as addiction is curbed. Dating app companies hire behavioral psychologists to consult on how to design an addiction-forming experience. Some experts have warned to avoid dating apps as the sense of endless options leads to an unrealistic maze of “the grass is always greener” which can result in getting nowhere in the end.
According to a recent Pew Research Center survey, 33 percent of respondents ages 18 to 29 said dating apps make it more difficult to find a serious companion, while 35 percent of the age group think they make it easier.
42 percent of adults spanning all age groups feel finding a long-term partner is more feasible with use of dating apps, and only 22 percent in this group think it’s tougher with the swiping and scrolling.
This may not come as a surprise, but 43 percent of all male users say they are on the apps only to date casually and less men are on dating apps to find a serious partner. Alternatively, 48 percent of women are, in fact, looking for long-term commitments.
90 percent of women and 87 percent of men claim disappointment with what they have experienced on dating apps.
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