Introduction: Online dating is a common phenomenon. The manageability and access of the application allows people to quickly reach many potential partners, which can increase risky sexual behaviors. The Problematic Tinder Use Scale PTUS was developed and validated in a Polish population by analyzing the reliability, validity, and factor structure of the responses given by Polish-speaking participants.
Methods: Two samples of adult Tinder users were recruited online. The first study aimed to perform the reliability coefficient Cronbach's, interrater analysis, exploratory, and confirmatory factor analysis.
The sociodemographic data, such as hours of use and number of dates, were also investigated. The construct validity was confirmed. Moreover, the number of partners met in the real world had a statistically significant, moderate relationship with the PTUS scores. The findings highlight the need for harm prevention strategies related to potentially addictive Tinder use, as well as the possible risky sexual behaviors associated with dating app use.
Keywords: Tinder; sex behaviors; validation scale. Abstract Introduction: Online dating is a common phenomenon. Grants and funding.
