User:Morgansayig

For the purpose of this research project, I would like to investigate how the Internet has changed dating for our society. We all know that the Internet allows people to express themselves more freely and meet people that they may not meet otherwise. Through the use of online dating sites and apps such as Tinder, Hinge, match.com, and more, people are able to connect with people who have similar interests and goals in the hopes of taking the next step into a romantic, meaningful relationship. In my investigation, I would like to interview and survey people who regularly use/ have used online dating sites to see what their experience was like. Does the use of online dating sites effect their partner choice? We have already learned that for some, dating online allows them to make real, meaningful connections with matches. Perhaps this is because sites/apps such as match.com, Tinder, and Hinge allow two people to get to know each other before they form any opinions about the other person’s physical appearance. Another aspect of online dating I would like to investigate is the impact that benign/toxic inhibition has on who a person matches with on these dating sites. If a person “hides behind their screen” and acts in a way that they wouldn’t otherwise, then perhaps they are being extremely misleading and connecting with the wrong people and consequently, involving themselves in relationships that won’t last. Like I said before, I would like to interview and survey people in the next two weeks to discover how other people feel about online dating. My prediction is that most people have had similar experiences as I have—that online dating gives you an opportunity to meet and connect with people who you wouldn’t connect with if you were simply in a social setting.