Dating & Mating in the Digital Age
Relationships and technology in the modern era.
Couples, the Internet, and Social Media
The internet, cell phones and social media have become key actors in the lives of many American couples. Technology is a source of support and communication as well as tension, and couples say it has both good and bad impacts on their relationships.
Is social media the new wingman for singles?
Digital tools have added a host of new dimensions to dating, whether it be the first flirty message or making it “Facebook official.”
Digital dating: Online’s share of the romance market
More people look for dates online than for home furnishings, health and personal-care items and several other types of consumer goods.
Online Dating & Relationships
One in ten Americans have used an online dating site or mobile dating app; 66% of them have gone on a date with someone they met through a dating site or app, and 23% have met a spouse or long term partner through these sites.
Only One True Love
Throughout human history, poets, balladeers and songwriters have celebrated the idea that there's just one true love for every living soul. Only 28% of today's Americans agree.
Teens, Adults and Sexting: Data on sending/receiving sexually suggestive nude or nearly nude photos by Americans
Teens and adults use their cell phones to transmit and receive suggestive images - a practice often called "sexting." This talk outlines the demographics of who is sending and receiving these images and under what circumstances. Further, focus gro...
Teens and Sexting
How and why minor teens are sending sexually suggestive nude or nearly nude images via text messaging.
Looking For Love Online
Only 9% of online adults have used a search engine to find information about a romantic partner.
Are our relationships defined by our online habits?
Everyone has a friend or two who takes that much longer to respond to emails because they just don't ever check their accounts, who don't want to join social networks and who never pop up on IM and gmail-chat. What happens when you fall in love w...
