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April 17-May 19, 2013 – Online Dating

This data set contains questions about online dating, technology and existing relationships, and non-internet users.

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    25% of couples have texted their partner when they were both home together

    Couples, the Internet, and Social Media

    The internet, cell phones and social media have become key actors in the lives of many American couples. Technology is a source of support and communication as well as tension, and couples say it has both good and bad impacts on their relationships.

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    Online Dating & Relationships

    One in ten Americans have used an online dating site or mobile dating app; 66% of them have gone on a date with someone they met through a dating site or app, and 23% have met a spouse or long term partner through these sites.

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    Who’s Not Online and Why

    15% of American adults do not use the internet at all, and another 9% of adults use the internet but not at home.

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    Cell Phone Activities 2013

    50% of cell owners download apps to their phones; 48% listen to music services; video calling has tripled since 2011; texting remains a popular activity

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    Cell Internet Use 2013

    57% of American adults use their cell phone to go online. 21% of cell phone owners say they mostly access the internet using their phone.

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    Location-Based Services

    More social media users are adding location information to their posts, and most smartphone owners use location-based information services.

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    Home Broadband 2013

    Seven in ten American adults have a high-speed broadband connection at home. Another one in ten Americans lack home broadband but do own a smartphone.

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