81-90 (Comm 184) Study Guide

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How many people have used online dating?

One in five adults aged 25-34 years old have used online dating, but it's also popular with older singles, too.

What proportion of online daters have asked for help with their profile?

One in five online daters have asked someone else to help them with their profile

What percentage of people who use online dating have never actually gone on a date with someone they met on the site.

One third of the people who have used online dating have never actually gone on a date with someone they met on these sites.

Who do we date online?

People like us! Same race and interests. We dont exploit access to different people. People low in dating anxiety date online.

How common is online dating?

Per Pew, 5% of people in U.S. used in 2005, but 15% of people used in 2015.

Types of online dating sites

Traditional dating sites. Non traditional dating sites.

Online dating has lost much of its stigma. A majority of Americans now say online dating is ________?

a good way to meet people, when that hasnt always been the case.

Social media, and Facebook in particular, can be a powerful means of increasing social capital. This is especially true for __________ capital.

bridging

What percentage of Americans in marriage or committed relationship mettheir significant other online?

5% of Americans who are in a marriage or committed relationship say they met their significant other online.

There are limits to social media's effectiveness, and it ________?

certainly involves some socio-emotional risks, especially if you are part of a marginalized group.


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