This issue lies at the heart of the general dating-app system: it’s not geared toward creating healthy relationships and connections; rather, it’s designed to trigger the brain’s reward system. However, building our dopamine pathways in the unhealthy, excessive way that Tinder and its companions do, negatively impact people’s mental well-being in the long run. Aside from this, a 2016 study found that dating-app users report lower self-esteem levels and reduced psychosocial well-being compared to non-users. Dating apps have mutated into melting pots for mental health issues and damaged connections, and the fault lies firmly with those who run these apps. They must take ownership of the impact their systems can have on users’ well-being and offer emotional, psychological and relational support.

Source: thestar September 07, 2022 04:30 UTC