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This statistic presents the leading reasons for users in the United States to use online dating websites or apps as of January 2019, by age group. According to the findings, 45 percent of respondents between the ages of 18 to 34 years reported that they used a dating website or app to find an exclusive romantic partner. Furthermore, 27 percent of respondents from the same age group also stated that they used online dating websites or app to boost their self-esteem.

Most popular reasons for users in the United States to use online dating websites or apps as of January 2019, by age group

Characteristic	18 to 34 years	35 to 54 years	55+ years
To make platonic, non-romantic conditions	25%	12%	21%
To find an exclusive romantic partner	45%	48%	55%
To find non-exclusive romantic partners	27%	16%	12%
To have casual sex	27%	26%	14%
To cheat on my significant other	11%	7%	-
To boost my self-esteem	27%	19%	7%
To have something fun/interesting to do	45%	33%	37%
To see what the app is like	34%	23%	27%
Other	2%	1%	2%
Don't know	5%	3%	4%
Prefer not to say	3%	3%	4%

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Release date

February 2019

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Region

United States

Survey time period

January 29 to 30, 2019

Number of respondents

383 respondents

Age group

18 years and older

Special properties

all U.S. adults who have used a dating website/app

Method of interview

Online survey

Supplementary notes

Question: "Which, if any, of the following describe reasons why you use or have used dating websites/apps? Please select all that apply."

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