The research on gendered dating demonstrates the remarkable staying power of the
conventional norms that shape the practice. Heterosexual women and men rely on a …

Ghosting is the practice of ending a relationship without explaining to the partner and
avoiding any communication attempts. Orbiting is identical to ghosting, but the disengager …

The paper explores the perception and negotiation of gender representations and scripts
among Italian dating app users. Adopting a gender perspective and a socio-technical …

Although ghosting (ie, unilaterally ending a relationship by ceasing communication) has
only recently entered the lexicon, it is a regularly used form of relationship dissolution …

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

This book answers one of the most critical questions of our time, does the vast connectivity
afforded by mobile and social media lead to more personal connection with one another? It …

Recently, mounting anecdotal reports–mostly by heterosexual women on Internet-based
dating platforms–have drawn attention to the frequency of men sending unsolicited photos of …

The digital text traces left by computer-mediated communication (CMC) provide a new
opportunity to test theories of relational processes that were originally developed through …

Dating is widely thought of as a test phase for romantic relationships, during which new
romantic partners carefully evaluate each other for long-term fit. However, this cultural …

Matching algorithms are a central feature of online dating, yet little research exists on their
effectiveness—or people's perceptions of their effectiveness—for recommending a mate …