Official websites use. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. There is a lack of research into the relationship between SBDAs and mental health outcomes. The aim of this study was to study whether adult SBDA users report higher levels of psychological distress, anxiety, depression, and lower self-esteem, compared to people who do not use SBDAs.
A cross-sectional online survey was completed by participants. Logistic regressions were used to estimate odds ratios of having a MH condition. A repeated measures analysis of variance was used with an apriori model which considered all four mental health scores together in a single analysis. The apriori model included user status, age and gender. Thirty percent were current SBDA users.
The majority of users and past users had met people face-to-face, with More participants reported a positive impact on self-esteem as a result of SBDA use SBDA use is common and users report higher levels of depression, anxiety and distress compared to those who do not use the applications. Further studies are needed to determine causality and investigate specific patterns of SBDA use that are detrimental to mental health. Swipe-Based Dating Applications SBDAs provide a platform for individuals to interact and form romantic or sexual connections before meeting face-to-face.
SBDAs differ from other online dating platforms based on the feature of swiping on a mobile screen. Each user has a profile which other users can approve or reject by swiping the screen to the right or the left. Other differentiating characteristics include brief, image-dominated profiles and the incorporation of geolocation, facilitating user matches within a set geographical radius.
In , Tinder was the most popular mobile dating app in Australia, with approximately 57 million users worldwide [ 1 , 2 ]. The role of SBDAs in formation of long term relationships is already significant and also rising; a survey of 14, recently married or engaged individuals in the United States found that almost one in five had met their partner via online dating [ 5 ]. With SBDA use increasing at such a rapid rate, investigation into the health implications of these applications is warranted.
