The world of dating and romance has evolved. However, in recent years, students are believed to be neglecting these apps due to a lack of appeal. The first dating website, Match. Dating apps such as Tinder, Hinge, Grindr and Bumble followed years later, creating relationship standards and expectations different from generations before. According to Psychology Today , "Hookup culture, characterized by casual, commitment-free sexual encounters, stands on the three-pillar foundation of dating apps, social media and changing attitudes toward intimacy.
The article discussed the impact dating apps have had on people's views of intimacy. Although these apps may be accessible and convenient, they create "superficial connections.
Anna Hinkle, a junior studying marketing, is a Bumble ambassador and discussed her views on dating apps. Hinkle's perspective reflects the media's influence on hookup culture and its impact on views surrounding intimacy and relationships.
According to The American Psychological Association , "The media suggest that uncommitted sex, or hookups, can be both physically and emotionally enjoyable and occur without 'strings. The article further discussed the portrayal of hookup culture in TV shows, movies, music and books. In more recent years, dating apps have been avoided by students due to the assumption that they are unsafe. X Madorma, a freshman studying pre-law political science, shared their opinions on specific dating apps and their safety.
Madorma also said they feel safer on other apps, such as Hinge, due to the voice memo feature, which allows users to hear the voices of people they match with. Despite dating apps losing appeal, students still use them for fun while remaining aware of who they are talking to and staying safe.
