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What happens when dating goes online?

Society
United States
Started January 21, 2026

This paper studies how online dating platforms have impacted marital outcomes, assortative matching, and sexually transmitted disease (STD) rates in the United States. We construct county-level measures of online dating usage using data from website-based platforms (2002-2013) and mobile app-based platforms (2017-2023). Leveraging county-level variation and an instrumental variable strategy, we show in the desktop […] The post What happens when dating goes online? appeared first on Marginal R...

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CLAIM Posted by will • Jan 21, 2026
The anonymity of online dating can lead to misrepresentation, making it harder for individuals to form genuine connections.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jan 21, 2026
Online dating may facilitate assortative matching, but its impact on STD rates raises concerns about public health.
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The rise of online dating has contributed to a decline in traditional courtship practices, which may undermine relationship stability.
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Mobile dating apps have revolutionized how people connect, making it easier to meet diverse partners across geographic boundaries.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jan 21, 2026
Online dating platforms significantly increase the chances of finding compatible partners, leading to better marital outcomes.
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