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* 1. On a scale of 1-7, please indicate how you feel toward various aspects of online dating. 1 means strongly disagree and 7 means strongly agree.

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1. Online dating is an effective way to meet people.
2. I think my friends using an online dating website to meet people is a good idea.
3. I feel that people that use online dating are looking for a long-term relationship.
4. Online dating is more effective than being set up with someone on a blind date.
5. Online dating is a trustworthy way to learn about people.
The following questions are based on Tinder, a location-based matchmaking mobile application that connects users with others based on their Facebook photos. Users can set a distance parameter so that they have the ability to match anyone that is within the radius. You can only send a message to someone through the app once both users have “liked” each others' profiles.

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* 2. On a scale of 1-7, please indicate how you feel toward various aspects of Tinder. 1 means strongly disagree and 7 means strongly agree.

  strongly disagree disagree somewhat disagree neutral somewhat agree agree strongly agree
6. I think the Tinder app is an effective way to meet people.
7. I think Tinder is a good alternative for people who do not have success with traditional dating.
8. I have a positive view of people who use the Tinder app.
9. Tinder is more effective than being set up with someone on a blind date.
10. The outcome of going on a Tinder date is likely to be positive.
11. Tinder app is a good way to seek romance.

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* 3. On this scale, 1 means strongly disagree and 7 means strongly agree, so the lower the number the more you disagree with a statement, and the higher the number the more you agree with a statement.

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12. I would use the Tinder app and meet someone from it casually.
13. I would use the Tinder app to find a potential partner.
14. I would recommend a friend meeting up with someone from Tinder.
15. I would recommend the use of Tinder to a friend.
16. I am likely to use Tinder in the future.

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* 4. How much education have you completed?

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* 5. What is your age?

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* 6. What is your race or ethnicity?

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* 7. Are you male or female?

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