| Characteristic | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| To find an exclusive romantic partner | 50% | 59% |
| To have something fun/interesting to do | 30% | 38% |
| To see what the app is like | 18% | 28% |
| To make platonic, non-romantic connections | 22% | 27% |
| To boost my self-esteem | 14% | 23% |
| To find someone for a friend | 14% | 22% |
| To find non-exclusive romantic partners | 24% | 15% |
| To have casual sex | 36% | 14% |
| To cheat on my significant other | 9% | 3% |
| Other | 5% | 5% |
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Release date
June 2021
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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 app/websites
Method of interview
Online survey
Supplementary notes
Question: "Which, if any, of the following describe reasons why you use or have used dating websites/apps? Please select all that apply."
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