Dating algorithms? Investigating the reciprocal relationships between partner choice FOMO, decision fatigue, excessive swiping, and trust in algorithms on dating apps
Recent publication
Dating apps have revolutionised the way we form romantic relationships, but they also come with challenges. A recent study shows that excessive swiping on these platforms is often driven by the fear of missing out on a potential relationship. This leads to decision fatigue and an increased reliance on the apps' algorithms. Interestingly, this trust seems to be a kind of coping strategy for compulsive behaviour, rather than the other way around. Dr Marina Frederike Thomas from the Transition Psychiatry Research Centre was a major contributor to this article.
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Dr. Marina Frederike Thomas
Scientific Staff (PostDoc)
Research Centre Transitional Psychiatry