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U.S. user reasons for using online dating sites or apps 2017
U.S. user reasons for using online dating sites or apps 2017
What are you looking for when using dating websites or apps?
This statistic presents the main reasons for users in the United States to access online dating sites and apps. During the April 2017 survey, 84 percent of responding online dating users said they used dating websites and apps when looking for a romantic relationship.
What are you looking for when using dating websites or apps?
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| Share of respondents | |
|---|---|
| Romantic relationship | 84% |
| Friendly contact | 43% |
| Sexual relationship | 24% |
| None of the above | 36% |
| Share of respondents | |
|---|---|
| Romantic relationship | 84% |
| Friendly contact | 43% |
| Sexual relationship | 24% |
| None of the above | 36% |
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This statistic presents the main reasons for users in the United States to access online dating sites and apps. During the April 2017 survey, 84 percent of responding online dating users said they used dating websites and apps when looking for a romantic relationship.
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- May 2017
- Region
- United States
- Survey time period
- April 21 to 25, 2017
- Number of respondents
- 196 respondents
- Age group
- 18 years and older
- Special properties
- internet users who currently use a dating site or app
- Method of interview
- Online survey
- Supplementary notes
- Multiple answers were possible.
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- Region
- United States
- Survey time period
- April 21 to 25, 2017
- Number of respondents
- 196 respondents
- Age group
- 18 years and older
- Special properties
- internet users who currently use a dating site or app
- Method of interview
- Online survey
- Supplementary notes
- Multiple answers were possible.
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