Trait motivational reactivity as a predictor of online dating app behavior

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Highlights：

• Trait ASA and DSA significantly predict a variety of in-app behaviors.

• Individuals with lower DSA and higher ASA browsed prospective partner profiles at the fastest rate.

• Trait DSA was positively associated with information seeking before a decision. This effect was moderated by ASA.

• Trait DSA of the app user was negatively associated with the likelihood of a given profile being liked.

• DSA, ASA, and level of information all interacted to influence the likelihood of a given profile being liked.

摘要

•Trait ASA and DSA significantly predict a variety of in-app behaviors.•Individuals with lower DSA and higher ASA browsed prospective partner profiles at the fastest rate.•Trait DSA was positively associated with information seeking before a decision. This effect was moderated by ASA.•Trait DSA of the app user was negatively associated with the likelihood of a given profile being liked.•DSA, ASA, and level of information all interacted to influence the likelihood of a given profile being liked.

论文关键词：Dating apps,Online dating,Motivation,Individual differences,Media choice

论文评审过程：Received 22 October 2020, Revised 27 February 2021, Accepted 3 March 2021, Available online 11 March 2021, Version of Record 2 April 2021.

论文官网地址：https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2021.106775