1. The Landscape: Who’s Using Dating Apps & Why According to the Pew Research Center, in the U.S., roughly 44% of recent dating-app users say meeting a long-term partner was a major reason, and 40% say casual dating was a major reason. Pew Research Center+1 A large-scale study found that among motivations: “Thrill of excitement” (22.9 %) and “Self-worth validation” (14.3… Read More 🎯 Title: “Money, Shelter & Vulnerability: What Motivates People on Dating Apps?”