Researchers are seeking participants to take part in a online survey which explores the use of dating apps, sex, intimacy, and relationships during the pandemic.
Project overview and website:
The purpose of this study is to understand how dating apps can and are being used as a way of mitigating social, emotional, and sexual connections to reduce the feeling of isolations, loneliness and enhance social connectedness. More information can be found on the project website
Who are we?
- Dr Hannah Marston Research Fellow, The Open University (hannah.marston@open.ac.uk) [Principal Investigator]
- Dr Sarah Earle Director of Health & Wellbeing Strategic Research Area, The Open University (sarah.earle@open.ac.uk)
- Dr Deborah J. Morgan Senior Research Fellow, Centre for Innovative Ageing, Swansea University (D.J.Morgan@swansea.ac.uk)
- Dr David M. Lee Visiting Research Fellow, The Open University (david.lee1@open.ac.uk)
- Dr Robin Hadley Research consultant, The Open University
Faculty of Wellbeing, Education & Language Studies, The Open University, Walton Hall, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA, UK
Ethical Approval:
Ethical Approval has been granted by The Open University [HREC/3441/MARSTON] and by Swansea University Ethics committee.
Complete the survey:
If you are interested in completing the online survey, please click the link below if you wish to complete the survey. It should take between 20-30 minutes.
Some questions in the survey may ask you private/personal information surrounding your sexual habits and activities. This information is anonymous. There is no identifying information. We would also appreciate if if you could share the survey across your networks.