Exploring Dating App Intimacies During COVID-19 in the UK: A Protocol for a Mixed-Methods Study on the Impact of Dating Apps on Intimacy, Resilience, and Wellbeing [ES/W002426/1]
Dados Bibliográficos
| AUTOR(ES) | |
|---|---|
| AFILIAÇÃO(ÕES) | The University of Manchester, Global Academy of Agriculture and Food Systems University of Edinburgh Edinburgh UK |
| ANO | 2024 |
| TIPO | Artigo |
| PERIÓDICO | International Journal of Qualitative Methods |
| ISSN | 1609-4069 |
| E-ISSN | 1609-4069 |
| DOI | 10.1177/16094069241247480 |
| CITAÇÕES | 2 |
| ADICIONADO EM | 2025-08-18 |
Resumo
This protocol outlines a mixed-methods study to explore the dynamics of intimacy on dating apps before, during and after the crisis years of COVID-19 in the UK; how these influenced/were influenced by different gendered and sexual cultures of relating; and their impact on personal resilience, viral risk, and wellbeing. The project examines diverse gendered and sexual cultures, examining the experiences of heterosexuals and LGBT+ communities. Through a two-stage approach involving a UK-wide quantitative survey and in-depth qualitative interviews, the study explores how dating app practices influence resilience, viral risk, and intimate norms. The project aims to generate knowledge about how app-based services can be harnessed to support the social and emotional needs of diverse gendered and sexual groups during and after COVID-19 providing valuable insights into strategies for personal resilience in the face of viral risk and social during periods of social distancing.