Sexual orientation on Zoe
A global analysis of a lesbian dating app
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 8238346 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Francesco Rampazzo (0000-0002-5071-7048, corresponding author), C Winer (0000-0002-4605-1255), Milan Kovačič (0000-0002-6590-8656) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 53 |
| Pages | 1207-1220 |
| Publication date | 2025-12-12 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Demographic Research (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1435-9871 • E-ISSN: 2363-7064 |
| Publisher | Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research (PUBLISHER • DE) |
| DOI | 10.4054/demres.2025.53.38 |
| OpenAlex | W4417293339 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 24 |
BACKGROUNDThe global LGBTQIA+ population is growing, especially among younger generations.However, most research on sexual orientation focuses on wealthy anglophone Western countries, limiting understanding of emerging identities, such as asexuality, in a global context.This study addresses this gap by analyzing a diverse international sample. OBJECTIVEThis study examines how sexual orientation is expressed globally, exploring variations across regions and age groups.It also acknowledges that social and cultural environments may influence identity diversity and disclosure. METHODSUsing data from Zoe, a queer women and nonbinary dating app, the study analyzes 913,253 users from 122 countries between January 2023 and May 2025.It examines selfreported sexual identities and their distribution across geography and age. RESULTSLesbian and bisexual identities are the most common worldwide, while countries in the Global North show greater diversity.Younger generations display more heterogeneity, with higher proportions identifying as bisexual or queer.High rates of missing data in some regions may indicate contextual differences in users' willingness or ability to disclose their identities. CONCLUSIONSPatterns in sexual identity expression appear to be associated with sociocultural contexts
Human sexuality · Lesbian · Sexual identity · Sexual minority · Sexual orientation · Evolutionary Psychology and Human Behavior · Marriage and Sexual Relationships · Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology
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| Citations per year | 1 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |