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Attitudes toward seeking a relationship in the U.S. in 2012
Attitudes toward seeking a relationship in the U.S. in 2012
What is your attitude toward seeking a relationship?
by Statista Research Department,
last edited
Feb 2, 2012
This statistic shows the results of a survey among Americans in 2012 on their attitudes toward seeking a relationship. Some 12.7 percent of respondents stated they were actively seeking a relationship.
What is your attitude toward seeking a relationship?
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| Share of respondents | |
|---|---|
| I am actively seeking a relationship | 12.7% |
| Not actively looking, but if I meet the right person, I would consider it | 46.6% |
| Don't have time right now | 5.9% |
| Prefer to stay unattached | 15.4% |
| I am currently dating someone | 16.9% |
| Would just like to date lots of people | 2.2% |
| Share of respondents | |
|---|---|
| I am actively seeking a relationship | 12.7% |
| Not actively looking, but if I meet the right person, I would consider it | 46.6% |
| Don't have time right now | 5.9% |
| Prefer to stay unattached | 15.4% |
| I am currently dating someone | 16.9% |
| Would just like to date lots of people | 2.2% |
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by Statista Research Department,
last edited
Feb 2, 2012
This statistic shows the results of a survey among Americans in 2012 on their attitudes toward seeking a relationship. Some 12.7 percent of respondents stated they were actively seeking a relationship.
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- February 2012
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- United States
- Number of respondents
- 5,541 respondents
- Age group
- 21 years and older
- Method of interview
- Online survey
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The survey was conducted among U.S. adults who have either never been married or are widowed, divorced or separated.
The source does not specify the exact time period during which the survey was conducted.
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- Region
- United States
- Number of respondents
- 5,541 respondents
- Age group
- 21 years and older
- Method of interview
- Online survey
- Supplementary notes
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The survey was conducted among U.S. adults who have either never been married or are widowed, divorced or separated.
The source does not specify the exact time period during which the survey was conducted.
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