| Characteristic | Share of respondents |
|---|---|
| To find an exclusive romantic partner | 54% |
| To have something fun/interesting to do | 34% |
| To have casual sex | 26% |
| To make platonic, non-romantic connections | 25% |
| To see what the app is like | 23% |
| To find non-exclusive romantic partners | 20% |
| To boost my self-esteem | 18% |
| To find someone for a friend | 18% |
| To cheat on my significant other | 6% |
| Other | 5% |
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Release date
June 2021
Region
United States
Survey time period
May 27 to 28, 2021
Number of respondents
462 respondents
Age group
18 years and older
Special properties
all U.S. adults who have used a dating website/app
Method of interview
Online survey
Supplementary notes
Question: "Which, if any, of the following describe reasons why you use or have used dating apps/websites? Please select all that apply."
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