An Exploratory Study on Status of Relationship Commitment in Dating Application Users

By : Mehr Akhtar, Susmita Halder

Page No: 233-242

Abstract
Online dating applications have gained widespread acceptance as legitimate platforms for meeting potential partners, with their usage growing annually. These platforms provide users with convenience and ample opportunities to establish new connections of varied natures. Various factors such as the individual’s need for connection, the kind of relationship they are looking for, their preferences, socio-cultural characteristics, perception of self and others, and so on, come into play here. The present study tried to explore the status of relation commitment and use of online dating applications among the younger generation in Kolkata. A sample of 50 individuals aged 18 to 30 years, residing in Kolkata and actively using dating applications, were included in the study. The Online Dating Intensity Scale (ODI) and the Relationship Commitment Scale were administered to study the variables. Study findings indicate the use of online dating applications and the relation commitment are not strongly associated in the current sample. 

Authors:
Mehr Akhtar : Post-graduate Student, Department of Psychology, St. Xavier’s University, Kolkata, West Bengal. 
Dr. Susmita Halder : Professor, Department of Psychology, St. Xavier’s University, Kolkata, West Bengal.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.32381/JPR.2024.19.02.4