The Psychology of Modern Dating

In The Psychology of Modern Dating: Websites, Apps, and Relationships, Shawn Blue highlights the effects of online dating platforms on romantic relationship development. Blue illustrates the significance of self-theory and the roles of user motivation, age, gender, and sexual orientation in the creation of online profiles and dating interactions.

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The Psychology of Modern Dating: Websites, Apps, and Relationships is a resource guide outlining the major observations of trends currently applicable to online dating via dating sites and apps. This text outlines the theoretical foundation and evidentiary support for the motivations of online dating use as well as the shift witnessed within a new form of romantic relationship development created by online dating platforms. This book will also examine the significance of self theory in the creation of online profiles as well as analyze the influence of factors, including age, gender, sexual orientation and race and the roles they plan in online dating interactions. Future thoughts and directions for investigation will be offered as consideration for ongoing study.