Americans about twice as likely to say online dating has made it easier rather than harder to find a long-term partner, but views vary by age, race and ethnicity

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January 25, 2023

3. Americans’ views on online dating

Americans about twice as likely to say online dating has made it easier rather than harder to find a long-term partner, but views vary by age, race and ethnicity

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Americans about twice as likely to say online dating has made it easier rather than harder to find a long-term partner, but views vary by age, race and ethnicity

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3. Americans’ views on online dating
Americans are split on online dating’s impact, with majority saying it’s neither positive nor negative
Americans are more likely to say people have too many options than too few on dating sites and apps, but views vary by age
Relatively few Americans think online dating algorithms could predict love, with larger shares skeptical or unsure what they think
Americans’ views of online dating’s safety vary across demographic groups – with some of the largest differences by age, gender and education
Majority of adults support required background checks for dating profiles, but users of the platforms are less likely to think companies should do this

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