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000162736 100__ $$0(orcid)0000-0003-0252-8610$$aJiménez-Muro, Adriana$$uUniversidad de Zaragoza
000162736 245__ $$aDifferences Between Users and Non-Users of Dating Apps in Adulthood: Psychological and Social Implications
000162736 260__ $$c2025
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000162736 5203_ $$aSince the popularization of dating apps, the scientific literature developed in the last decade still has various limitations that concern both the populations studied and the variables evaluated. Therefore, this study aimed to analyze the use of dating apps among adults (25–50 years) and the relationship between the use of these apps and mental, physical and sexual health and substance use. A total of 1004 adults of both sexes (M = 36.61, SD = 7.16; 50.7% women, 49.3% men) participated in the study, filling out a battery of online questionnaires. A 40% prevalence of dating apps use was found. Men, non-heterosexuals, and single people showed higher use of these apps. No relationship was found between the use of dating apps and mental health (self-esteem, anxiety, depression). On the other hand, a direct association was found between being a dating app user and the consumption of substances (tobacco, alcohol, marijuana, cocaine, mental health medication), concern about physical appearance, and the practice of physical exercise. In addition, app users showed better sexual functioning than non-users. The main finding of the study is that there are no differences in mental health (self-esteem, anxiety, depression) between adult users and non-users of dating apps. The results obtained have significant implications both a psychological and social viewpoint. Therefore, they must be considered when implementing prevention and promotion programs for sexual health.
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000162736 700__ $$0(orcid)0000-0001-8640-4097$$aRamos-Villagrasa, Pedro J.$$uUniversidad de Zaragoza
000162736 700__ $$0(orcid)0000-0002-9813-9507$$aCastro, Ángel$$uUniversidad de Zaragoza
000162736 7102_ $$14009$$2740$$aUniversidad de Zaragoza$$bDpto. Psicología y Sociología$$cÁrea Psicología Social
000162736 7102_ $$14009$$2680$$aUniversidad de Zaragoza$$bDpto. Psicología y Sociología$$cÁrea Person.Eval.Trat.Psicoló.
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