Edition: Available editions Europe. Become an author Sign up as a reader Sign in. Treena Orchard and Carolina Bandinelli talk to The Conversation Weekly podcast about how dating apps have changed expectations about the search for love.
Romantic attraction is driven by a complex set of factors, including who people grow up around and what is familiar and comfortable to them. But discriminatory laws also play a role. Dating apps are powerful allies for public health organisations - but there are still ethical issues to address. Dating apps have changed how men interact with women when pursuing heterosexual relationships. A sexuality scholar writes about her experiences online, and her observations on changing masculinity.
Dating apps provide a valuable social service. The industry should be regulated to protect consumers, increase competition and address fraud.
Are we swiping right into a trap? Something to bear in mind if you find yourself swiping through profiles on a dating app later today. Use of dating apps is on the rise and they can provide a wealth of choice. Research also shows that they can leave some users feeling overwhelmed and exhausted.
Australians could once claim compensation for injuries arising from a broken engagement. Today, the responsibility for romantic injury has been individualised and feminised, its pain trivialised. They may even enhance online dating. The convenience of dating apps can also make them difficult to navigate. A recent government roundtable proposed stricter profile verification conditions as a response to safety concerns on dating apps.
