Tinder is a location-based, social dating app launched in , and has become an important tool in the dating world, especially among college-aged users. However, the app has developed a notorious reputation due to the significant amount of users searching for hook-ups, although many other users have found long-term partners and even spouses. In our research, we conducted an anonymous, online survey with close to a hundred participants, as well as recorded face-to-face interviews with students on the Murray State campus.
In the case of those who became married, some admitted to being embarrassed and lying to their family about how they met. In the video, many participants were also embarrassed and hesitant to speak their true thoughts and assumptions of the app.
Our research proves that these stereotypes and stigma of Tinder still exist, despite the positive results and experiences with the app. Advanced Search. Privacy Copyright.
Skip to main content. Murray State's Digital Commons. Tinder and the Stereotypes of Online Dating. Academic Level at Time of Presentation Sophomore. Bellarmine Ezumah. Presentation Format Oral Presentation.
Location South Lobby, Waterfield Library. Start Date November This document is currently not available here. Elsevier - Digital Commons.
