Dating apps are accused of being ‘addictive’. What makes us keep swiping?

  • Written by: Dr Anastasia Hronis, Clinical Psychologist; Research Fellow, University of Technology Sydney
Dating apps are accused of being ‘addictive’. What makes us keep swiping?13_Phunkod/Shutterstock

A class-action lawsuit filed in the United States against Match Group – the parent company of dating apps Tinder, Hinge and The League – is making headlines around the world.

The claimants accuse Match of having a “predatory” business model and using “recognised dopamine-manipulating product...

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