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The use of dating Apps by youth
| Resumo: | Background: Dating apps are online mobile devices that help individuals to develop intimate relationships. Given the lack of research on the consequences of them on mental health, this systematic literature review sought to summarise existing evidence regarding applications that impact users' self-esteem and body image. Methods: Three online databases (EBSCOhost, PubMed, and Web of Science) were used on the 18th of April, 2023 to conduct this systematic review. The selected studies integrated empirical articles that address self-esteem and body image, published in Portuguese, English and/or Spanish, with an adult population that uses dating apps. The Quantitative Research Assessment Tool and the JBI Critical Appraisal Checklist for Qualitative Research were used to assess the risk of bias. Findings: The search yielded 180 articles, 15 of which were considered suitable for inclusion. A hand search identified two studies, resulting in a total sample of 17 articles published between 1985 and 2023, with a minimum of 22 participants and a maximum of 3,345. The results suggest that dating apps may have an adverse impact on their users' self-esteem and body image. Interpretation: Users might face undesirable experiences due to the use of dating apps, which may compromise their mental and physical health. Conclusion: Future research should employ representative samples and methodologies that allow for establishing causality. This systematic review emphasises the need for more investigation in the field of dating apps due to the lack of scientific evidence, particularly in terms of self-esteem and body image outcomes. |
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| Autores principais: | Costa, Ana Bárbara Sampaio da |
| Assunto: | dating apps self-esteem body image |
| Ano: | 2024 |
| País: | Portugal |
| Tipo de documento: | dissertação de mestrado |
| Tipo de acesso: | acesso embargado |
| Instituição associada: | Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro |
| Idioma: | inglês |
| Origem: | Repositório da UTAD |
| Resumo: | Background: Dating apps are online mobile devices that help individuals to develop intimate relationships. Given the lack of research on the consequences of them on mental health, this systematic literature review sought to summarise existing evidence regarding applications that impact users' self-esteem and body image. Methods: Three online databases (EBSCOhost, PubMed, and Web of Science) were used on the 18th of April, 2023 to conduct this systematic review. The selected studies integrated empirical articles that address self-esteem and body image, published in Portuguese, English and/or Spanish, with an adult population that uses dating apps. The Quantitative Research Assessment Tool and the JBI Critical Appraisal Checklist for Qualitative Research were used to assess the risk of bias. Findings: The search yielded 180 articles, 15 of which were considered suitable for inclusion. A hand search identified two studies, resulting in a total sample of 17 articles published between 1985 and 2023, with a minimum of 22 participants and a maximum of 3,345. The results suggest that dating apps may have an adverse impact on their users' self-esteem and body image. Interpretation: Users might face undesirable experiences due to the use of dating apps, which may compromise their mental and physical health. Conclusion: Future research should employ representative samples and methodologies that allow for establishing causality. This systematic review emphasises the need for more investigation in the field of dating apps due to the lack of scientific evidence, particularly in terms of self-esteem and body image outcomes. |
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