Finding partners for potential romantic, intimate relationships can be difficult. Isn’t there a fix for this? Recent data (Smith & Duggan, 2013) show that 10% of 18-24 year olds, and 22% of 25-34 year olds, have used online dating. That’s a lot of people, but are they wasting their time?
(Smith, A., & Duggan, M. (2013). Online dating & relationships. Retrieved from Pew Research Center: http://pewinternet.org/Reports/2103/Online-Dating.aspx)
1. Online dating sites collect data so they can pair you with someone based on:
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2. If Reginald and Esther were (accurately) considered well-matched by an online dating site’s algorithm, and they began a relationship, what might we predict about their relationship as it moves forward?
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3. You’re frustrated that you haven’t been able to make a love match through your online dating site. Which of the following might be a problem with the dating site’s recommendations?
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4. What types of data collection wouldn’t you see online dating sites engaging in?
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5. There is a great deal of research available that looks at characteristics of couples who have positive relationship outcomes and ones that don’t. Shouldn’t this research support the claims of online dating sites so that they can help you find lasting relationships?
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6. How confident should you feel in the accuracy of the “match percentage” you receive from an online dating site?
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7. Given the material presented in the video, what is the most reasonable conclusion one can draw about the efficacy of online dating?
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