My current research looks to understand how adults use online dating technologies to find connection. I use a combination of methods, specifically, interviews, observation, and analysis of online dating spaces, to examine how people negotiate digital communication to represent a sense of self and connect with potential partners. This study considers how people in various communities (including monogamous, non-monogamous, heterosexual, LGBTQ+, and kinky) use mainstream and specialized dating technologies.
If you have done any online dating, I am interested in talking with you!
Interviews are 1-2 hours long and aim to understand your online dating story and digital communication practices, utilizing open-ended questions about language, photos, and app features. You do not need to currently have active online profiles, but you must be over 18 and speak English fluently. If you have an active profile, you have the option to share it or we can integrate a conversational interview where you navigate through your online dating apps–swiping, liking, passing, clicking, and/or messaging–while talking through the process. Interviews are conducted in person, on the phone, or online through video chat, and your identity will be kept confidential through a username.
Listen to my podcast Connecting Digitally to learn more!
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