Dating

New research highlights the psychological tradeoffs of dating app use among young adults. People with social appearance anxiety and rejection sensitivity report greater perceived benefits—but also show higher levels of problematic use.

A new study explores how people respond when they're dumped, revealing sadness, curiosity, and distraction as the most common reactions.

People who are organized and responsible tend to have more children, a new study shows—hinting at evolutionary advantages for conscientiousness.

In online dating, looks dominate—and surprisingly, men and women prioritize physical attractiveness the same way, according to a study of real-world swiping decisions.

Your dating profile might reveal more than just your interests—it could shape your chances of getting a message or video chat invitation. New research explores how smoking, gender, and vaccination status influence online dating decisions.

Partner preferences are linked to feminist beliefs, research in Sex Roles reveals. Individuals with stronger feminist views show distinct patterns in what they seek in a mate.

According to new psychology research, Tinder users fall into three profiles based on their dark personality traits and sexual attitudes.

A recent study has revealed that college students who use smartphone apps designed for casual encounters are more prone to risky sexual behaviors. The research also uncovered that boredom may be a driving factor behind hookup app use for women.

Dating apps boast millions of users and billions in revenue. But a new study reveals a darker side: they may be linked to poorer body image and mental health.

Middle-aged men use dating apps more frequently and for longer durations than women, according to a new study. Researchers explored these gender differences in heterosexual dating app users.

Meat-eaters rated vegetarians as less attractive dating partners, especially health-motivated ones, associating vegetarianism with weaker gender norms. The findings highlight biases in romantic perceptions.

A recent study found that dependency-oriented help-seeking signals romantic interest, fostering attraction by promoting interdependence.

Sexualized self-presentation is common on mobile dating apps, particularly through visual cues like facial expressions and revealing clothing, with women and non-heterosexual users engaging more in this behavior.

A study found no significant difference in relationship quality between couples who met online or in person, suggesting that dating apps are as effective as traditional methods for forming meaningful, satisfying romantic relationships.

People remember faces they matched with better than rejected ones. Short-term oriented, attractive individuals with higher mate value were more likely to match with attractive targets, reflecting memory biases and assortative mating on dating apps.