This study explores 328 mobile daters'(63% females; 86% heterosexuals) experiences with
ghosting, using both open-and close-ended questions. First, we used thematic analysis to …

Dating apps are an increasingly common element of modern dating, yet little research
describes users' experiences rejecting potential partners through these apps. This study …

Mobile dating applications (MDAs) have become commonly used tools to seek out dating
and sexual partners online. The current review aimed to systematically synthesize empirical …

This article provides an analysis of the “dating app” Tinder as an aesthetic ludic artifact. By
scrutinizing the title's features of gameplay and expressive–interpretive social interaction …

The affordances of different media technologies can affect how users develop parasocial
relationships with the media figures they encounter on those devices. This study examined …

This study uses an experimental design to examine the uncertainty-reducing effect of online
dating profiles on initial first-date interactions. Zero-history dyads (N= 108) participated in a …

Hook-up and online dating services have attracted the attention of scholars since their
appearance within the media landscape. Contemporary scholarship provides a vibrant body …

Abstract Life on the Apps. Dating apps over historically unprecedented levels of access to
eligible singles. Young men outnumber young women on datingapps, prompting them to …

Dating apps have become an increasingly viable option for individuals seeking
interpersonal romantic relationships. While there is significant research regarding user …

The more technology develops, the more cell phone users will also be from teenagers to the
elderly. People utilize various features or applications available on their cellphones for the …