What Are Your Intentions? The Expectations & Practices on Tinder
Many people use Tinder with the expectation of receiving affirmation from others. This encourages Tinder to be referred to as an “ego-booster” and a “hot-or-not app”. This affirmation can easily be received through matching with others, receiving messages and super likes. The expectations of what people are looking for when signing up for Tinder can vary greatly as some people are on it strictly for entertainment purposes, others are looking for hookups, and in some cases, people are looking to develop meaningful relationships. “The prevalent view that Tinder is a sex, or hookup app, remains salient among users; although, many users utilize Tinder for creating other interpersonal communication connections and relationships, both romantic and platonic” (LeFebvre, 2017). An article from the Guardian said that “With Tinder, the pretext is to hook-up, but the real pleasure is derived from the Tindering process” (Chamorro-Premuzic, 2014). People get pleasure simply...
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