relationships in the digital age: social media and online dating
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A short presentation on the rise of social media and its effect on the destigmatization of online dating.TRANSCRIPT
Relationships in the Digital Age
“Technology can create
togetherness”— Jason Feifer, Fast Company
Modern technology, mobile devices and
social media has allowed us to be both connected and immediately respon-sive 24/7.
Constant ConneCtivity has digitized and revolutionized the way in which we communicate and build relationships.
Couples that use cellphones and/or the internet often
feel closer to each other because of their digital exchanges.
Some are even finding it easier than it is in-person to settle arguments online or via text message.
Also, couples interacting online using social media, tend to feel much happier and closer in real life.
Becoming “Facebook Official” (also known as “FBO”),
is a new level of committment and public exclusivity.
And “couplies” become a rite of passage to an exclusive selfie club.
did you know... there is a direct and positive correlation between the frequency of pictures taken together as a couple & the feelinngs of romance, happiness, and closeness?
The impact of social media on online relationships
has de-stigmatized online dating.
Online dating is becoming more popular.
1 in 5 relationships today start online...
As well as...
1 in 3 marriages
According to match.com, over 40 million Americans
use online dating services.
so why are so many people floCking to
online dating?
“it is much easier to be
outgoing online than it is offline...”
— Mack Collier
For a generation that is dependant
on mobile and/or digital devices and social media for communication, online dating makes sense.
Browse multiple profiles of potential matches, allowing you to get to know the person before even
speaking to him/her!
Making conver-sation easier and less awkward
when you do finally meet.
Digital communication is on the rise, and with it comes the digitization of all of our social relationships.
Articles Referencedhttp://www.match.com/magazine/article/4671/
http://www.fastcompany.com/3023603/creative-conver-sations/google-makes-you-smarter-facebook-makes-you-happier-selfies-make-you-
http://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/television/programs/kare-11-extras/2014/05/14/online-dating-sin-gles-exchange-digital/9089461/
http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/03/10/after-on-line-dating-online-making-up/?_php=true&_type=blogs&_php=true&_type=blogs&_r=1