: People with lower dating anxiety are often more active on these platforms (the "rich-get-richer" hypothesis), though some studies also link higher neuroticism and insecure attachment to increased use.
: Papers frequently address the prevalence of deception—misrepresenting age, appearance, or income—and the potential for these platforms to facilitate risky sexual behavior, though findings on increased STI rates are often inconclusive.
: Online dating has become the most popular way for heterosexual couples in the U.S. to meet, largely displacing introductions through friends and family.