Tinder Effects On Self-Esteem

Tinder is a popular social media platform that has changed the way individuals meet and interact with others. “It’s so much more than a dating app … (it’s) a powerful tool to meet people, expand your social group, meet locals when you’re traveling and find people you otherwise never would have me,” (Tinder, 2016). However, the app has primarily been used to find a romantic relationship. This shift in intention raises the question of whether these relationships are lasting, as well as the effect the app has on an individual’s self – esteem. The two questions stated above will be analyzed through a review of scholarly literature relevant to the topic, as well as through primary research obtained from the conduct of a survey. The results of this study will determine how Tinder effects the longevity of relationships and the impact the app has on how an individual views him or herself.
Literature Review
According to Lipschultz (2015), the desire to connect with others lies at the heart of communication via social media (p. 34). “Each of us has an online presence expressed by what we choose to share about others and ourselves,” (Lipshultz, 2015, p. 28). Furthermore, formation of an individual’s identity occurs as a result of consistent communication with others (Lipshultz, 2015, p. 28). Finally, “Self-presentation may be accurate in …show more content…
The literature review strongly suggested Tinder has a negative effect on the users self-esteem; however, the survey indicated the opposite. Furthermore, the literature review stated the majority of the apps users were not single, but the survey revealed that over 96% of participants were single. Finally, even though research indicated that Tinder users are not looking for a long term relationship, just entertainment, the survey indicated over 25% of individuals currently have friendships from Tinder, while over a quarter have experienced short term