Personality Traits Differences in Young People Opting for Online vs. Traditional Dating
Personality Traits Differences in Young People Opting for Online vs. Traditional Dating
Author(s): L.T. David, A.G. NițuSubject(s): Social Sciences, Psychology
Published by: Editura Universitatii Transilvania din Brasov
Keywords: dating apps; self-esteem; dating anxiety; sensitivity to rejection;
Summary/Abstract: The young generation is using new digital tools in many aspects of their life, dating being no exception. Ninety participants (mean age 22.16, SD= 1.71) were tested for dating anxiety, level of extraversion, self-esteem, sensitivity to rejection, and couple satisfaction. The group that used online apps to enter a relationship were more extroverted, less anxious about dating, and more satisfied in their relations than those using traditional dating. No differences were found in the self-esteem level and sensitivity to rejection. Given that sensitivity to rejection is a predictor for dating anxiety, implications for designing interventions are discussed.
Journal: Bulletin of the Transilvania University of Braşov, Series VII: Social Sciences and Law
- Issue Year: 16/2023
- Issue No: 2
- Page Range: 145-152
- Page Count: 10
- Language: English
