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Från mötesplats till marknadsplats: En kvalitativ studie om Tinders roll i modern dejtingkultur
Malmö University, Faculty of Culture and Society (KS), School of Arts and Communication (K3).
Malmö University, Faculty of Culture and Society (KS), School of Arts and Communication (K3).
2024 (Swedish)Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 14 HE creditsStudent thesisAlternative title
From meeting place to marketplace : A qualitative study of Tinder's role in modern dating culture (English)
Abstract [sv]

 Denna studie undersöker unga kvinnors motiv och användning av Tinder samt hur plattformen påverkar relationer i en modern dejtingkultur. Genom en kvalitativ intervjumetod, tidigare forskning och tillämpning av teoretiska perspektiv, syftar studien till att ge en djupare förståelse för de mekanismer som styr Tinders användning. Teorierna uses and gratifications, konsumtionssamhället och valfrihetens paradox används för att analysera användarnas behov, hur Tinders strukturer speglar konsumtionslogik samt hur överflödet av valmöjligheter kan påverka användarnas upplevelser. Resultaten visar att Tinder tillgodoser behov som bekräftelse, underhållning och social interaktion, samtidigt som konsumtionslogiken framträder tydligt, där individer behandlas som varor i en ytlig och kortsiktig dejtingkultur. Studien lyfter fram hur Tinders funktioner förstärker dessa mönster och diskuterar de potentiella konsekvenserna för relationer och intimitet. Avslutningsvis betonas vikten av vidare forskning kring Tinders långsiktiga inverkan på individers relationer och den förändrade dejtingkulturen. 

Abstract [en]

 This study examines young women's motivations and use of Tinder and how the platform affects relationships in a modern dating culture. Through a qualitative interview method, previous research and the application of theoretical perspectives, the study aims to provide a deeper understanding of the mechanisms that govern Tinder's use. The theories uses and gratifications, consumer society and the paradox of choice are applied to analyze users' needs, how Tinder's structures reflect consumption logic and how the abundance of options can affect users' experiences. The results show that Tinder fulfills needs such as validation, entertainment and social interaction, while also highlighting the prominence of consumerist logic, where individuals are treated as commodities in a superficial and short-term dating culture. The study highlights how Tinder's features reinforce these patterns and discusses the potential implications for relationships and intimacy. Finally, the importance of further research into Tinder's long-term impact on individuals relationships and the changed dating culture. 

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2024.
Keywords [en]
tinder, motives, dating culture, consumer society, uses and gratification, paradox of choice, consumption logic
Keywords [sv]
tinder, motiv, dejtingkultur, konsumtionssamhälle, uses and gratification, valfrihetens paradox, konsumtionslogik
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Media and Communication Studies
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URN: urn:nbn:se:mau:diva-74624OAI: oai:DiVA.org:mau-74624DiVA, id: diva2:1943583
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KS K3 Media and Communication Studies (bachelor)
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Available from: 2025-03-14 Created: 2025-03-11 Last updated: 2025-03-14Bibliographically approved

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