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Self presentation in Online Dating Platforms

Dear Sir or Madam, please take a few minutes of your time to complete the following questionnaire.

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How does the use of online dating apps influence self-presentation, and what roles do gender norms play in shaping these behaviors?

Hi, my name is [INTERVIEWER'S FULL NAME]. I'm working with a research team at the University of Wyoming. We are interviewing University undergraduates to learn more about self-presentation in online dating and how societal gender norms may impact the presentation of self. The interview will consist of two sessions, a one-on-one in-depth interview followed by a focus group where participants will be broken into four groups of 5-8. The one-on-one interview will range from 30-45 minutes, with the focus group lasting a similar duration. Totaling 60-90 minutes of participants' time. You may choose not to participate. If you do decide to participate and find that at any moment you are uncomfortable, you can exit the interview at any moment. All responses will be kept strictly confidential and used only for research purposes. Your name will not be attached to any research reports. We also understand your time is valuable, and all participants will be given a $20 gift card to Amazon.

How does the use of online dating apps influence self-presentation, and what roles do gender norms play in shaping these behaviors?
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Participant Information

Age: Gender: Sexual Orientation:
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What dating apps are you active on?

Select one or more answers

If the participant states they are not active on any dating apps, " Thank you for your time," and excuse them from the study.

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How would you describe your experience using online dating apps?

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What are your goals when using online dating platforms? (Select all that apply for the participant)

Select one or more answers
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What factors influence how you choose to portray yourself online?

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Have you observed difference in how men and women present themselves on dating platforms? Please describe

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When creating your profile, what strategies do you use to attract matches?

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To what extent do you believe people portray their authentic selves on dating platforms?

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How important are photos in presenting your identity on dating platforms?

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How do you navigate discrepancies between online presentations and offline interactions?

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Has your use of dating apps influenced your perception of gender roles and relationships?

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How do you think societal expectations of gender influence how individuals present themselves on dating platforms?

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Have you ever felt pressured to conform to traditional gender stereotypes when creating your profile to get more matches on dating platforms?

Thank you for participating in this portion of the research. In a few moments, we will move forward into focus groups.

How does the use of online dating apps influence self-presentation, and what roles do gender norms play in shaping these behaviors?

Hello everyone again! In this focus group, we will guide the conversation through questions to discuss how online dating apps shape self-presentation, the influence of societal gender norms, and the impact of interactions on self-presentation decisions.

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How would you describe the role of online dating apps in shaping how people present themselves?

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How do you think societal gender norms influence self-presentation on dating apps?

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How do interactions with others on dating apps influence your self-presentation decisions?

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How does others' presentation of self influence your choice in deciding in liking their profile?

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What changes would you like to see in how people present themselves on dating platforms?

We would like to thank everyone again for your participation in our study. We have gained great insight through these discussions, and we will pass out the gift cards on your way out. Thank you!