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November - Scientific paper of the month
“Dating Apps and Their Sociodemographic and Psychosocial Correlates: A Systematic Review”
(Castro & Barrada, 2020)
ARTICLE SUMMARY: This systematic review analyzed 70 empirical studies published between 2016 and 2020 on dating app use, drawn from databases such as Web of Science, Scopus, and PsycInfo. The review examined sociodemographic, motivational, and psychosocial correlates of app use, finding that most users are young adults—though usage spans diverse genders, sexual orientations, and relationship statuses—and that motivations range from seeking relationships or sex to entertainment and social connection. Overall, dating apps were linked to both benefits (greater social and romantic opportunities) and risks (privacy issues, body image concerns, and potential for discrimination or risky sexual behavior).
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