U. s. online dating app usage reasons 2017 statista
U. S. user reasons for using online dating sites or apps 2017
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This statistic presents the reasons why users in the United States use online dating sites or apps. During the April 2017 survey, 61 percent of responding current or former dating website or app users said they used dating websites and apps to meet people who share their interests or hobbies.
Why do or did you use online dating sites or apps?
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| Characteristic | Share of respondents |
|---|---|
| To meet people who share my interests or hobbies | 61 % |
| To meet people who share my beliefs or values | 44 % |
| To find someone for a long-term relationship or marriage | 42 % |
| I have a schedule that makes it hard to meet interesting people in other ways | 21 % |
| To meet people who just want to have fun without being in a serious relationship | 26 % |
| None of the above | 7 % |
April 21 to 25, 2017
Number of respondents18 years and older
Special propertiesinternet users who currently use or have previously used a dating site or app
Method of interview Supplementary notesMultiple answers were possible.
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