| Characteristic | Share of respondents |
|---|---|
| I signed up for a dating website or app just for fun | 35% |
| I have fallen in love with someone from a dating site | 32% |
| I have had a committed relationship with someone I met through a dating website or app | 30% |
| I regularly meet people I've gotten to know through a dating website or app | 22% |
| I have used an online dating site or app designed for people with similar interests or backgrounds | 21% |
| I paid to use an online dating site or app | 19% |
| Dating websites and apps don't meet my expectations | 18% |
| I believe in finding a long-lasting relationship through a dating website or app | 17% |
| Acquaintances that I meet through online dating require less commitment than the ones I meet by other means | 16% |
| I am annoyed by dating websites and apps and find it difficult to stay in touch | 14% |
| I find using a dating website or app embarrassing | 13% |
| I attended a group outing or event in my area organized by an online dating site | 5% |
| None of the above | 6% |
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Release date
May 2017
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Region
United States
Survey time period
April 21 to 25, 2017
Number of respondents
477 respondents
Age group
18 years and older
Special properties
internet users who currently use or have previously used a dating site or app
Method of interview
Online survey
Supplementary notes
Multiple answers were possible.
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