| Characteristic | 18 to 34 years | 35 to 54 years | 55+ years |
|---|---|---|---|
| To make platonic, non-romantic conditions | 25% | 12% | 21% |
| To find an exclusive romantic partner | 45% | 48% | 55% |
| To find non-exclusive romantic partners | 27% | 16% | 12% |
| To have casual sex | 27% | 26% | 14% |
| To cheat on my significant other | 11% | 7% | - |
| To boost my self-esteem | 27% | 19% | 7% |
| To have something fun/interesting to do | 45% | 33% | 37% |
| To see what the app is like | 34% | 23% | 27% |
| Other | 2% | 1% | 2% |
| Don't know | 5% | 3% | 4% |
| Prefer not to say | 3% | 3% | 4% |
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Release date
February 2019
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Region
United States
Survey time period
January 29 to 30, 2019
Number of respondents
383 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 websites/apps? Please select all that apply."
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