I found this surprising and you might not have realized it if you’re already partnered, but a large portion of heterosexual couples have found their person on an app, according to a 2019 study from Stanford.
According to sociologist Michael Rosenfeld, 39% of
heterosexual couples found their significant other online, growing from 22% in
2009.
Beyond the fact that it’s a multi-billion-dollar industry
with an effective marketing reach, the initial stigma of meeting someone online
has worn off, and people are trusting the technology behind the sites a lot
more, says the study.
Another study, this one conducted by Pew Research Group,
broke down the difference between different age groups, with 48% of people aged
18-29 saying that they had used a dating app to find someone, with the
percentage decreasing the older the demographic.
The study also noted that LGBTQ+ people had higher instances
of using apps than people who identified as straight, who are roughly half as
likely to use an app.
Consider dating another area of life that technology is
streamlining, but there is still hope for those that want to connect in person. Technology is a good starting point for some and for others, it is easier to connect with someone through personal contact. Whatever works best for the individual because if we are alone, we want to connect with that someone special.
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