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Project 1 Assignment 2 2025
Unique Number: 853527
Due Date: 2025
ROMANTIC RELATIONSHIPS THROUGH DATING APPS: A LITERATURE REVIEW
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................... 3
2. CONCEPTUALIZING ROMANTIC RELATIONSHIPS ........................................... 3
2.1. Defining Romantic Relationships ..................................................................... 3
2.2. Offline versus Online Relationship Formation .................................................. 3
2.3. A Workable Definition ...................................................................................... 4
3. PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS INFLUENCING ROMANTIC RELATIONSHIPS ... 4
3.1. Influences on Relationship Formation .............................................................. 4
3.2. PSYCHOLOGICAL OUTCOMES INFLUENCED BY ROMANTIC RELATIONSHIPS
................................................................................................................................ 5
4. THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN DATING APP USE AND PROPOSED CONCEPTS 6
4.1. Loneliness and Dating App Use....................................................................... 6
4.2. Motivations for Online Dating ........................................................................... 6
5. IMPORTANCE OF STUDYING ONLINE ROMANTIC RELATIONSHIPS IN SOUTH
AFRICA ...................................................................................................................... 7
5.1. Unique Socio-Cultural Context......................................................................... 7
DISCLAIMER & TERMS OF USE
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ROMANTIC RELATIONSHIPS THROUGH DATING APPS: A LITERATURE
REVIEW
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................... 3
2. CONCEPTUALIZING ROMANTIC RELATIONSHIPS............................................ 3
2.1. Defining Romantic Relationships ..................................................................... 3
2.2. Offline versus Online Relationship Formation .................................................. 3
2.3. A Workable Definition....................................................................................... 4
3. PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS INFLUENCING ROMANTIC RELATIONSHIPS .... 4
3.1. Influences on Relationship Formation .............................................................. 4
3.2. PSYCHOLOGICAL OUTCOMES INFLUENCED BY ROMANTIC
RELATIONSHIPS ................................................................................................... 5
4. THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN DATING APP USE AND PROPOSED
CONCEPTS ............................................................................................................... 6
4.1. Loneliness and Dating App Use ....................................................................... 6
4.2. Motivations for Online Dating ........................................................................... 6
5. IMPORTANCE OF STUDYING ONLINE ROMANTIC RELATIONSHIPS IN
SOUTH AFRICA ........................................................................................................ 7
5.1. Unique Socio-Cultural Context ......................................................................... 7
5.2. Research Problems and Practical Implications ................................................ 7
6. CONCLUSION ....................................................................................................... 8
REFERENCES ........................................................................................................... 9
Project 1 Assignment 2 2025
Unique Number: 853527
Due Date: 2025
ROMANTIC RELATIONSHIPS THROUGH DATING APPS: A LITERATURE REVIEW
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................... 3
2. CONCEPTUALIZING ROMANTIC RELATIONSHIPS ........................................... 3
2.1. Defining Romantic Relationships ..................................................................... 3
2.2. Offline versus Online Relationship Formation .................................................. 3
2.3. A Workable Definition ...................................................................................... 4
3. PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS INFLUENCING ROMANTIC RELATIONSHIPS ... 4
3.1. Influences on Relationship Formation .............................................................. 4
3.2. PSYCHOLOGICAL OUTCOMES INFLUENCED BY ROMANTIC RELATIONSHIPS
................................................................................................................................ 5
4. THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN DATING APP USE AND PROPOSED CONCEPTS 6
4.1. Loneliness and Dating App Use....................................................................... 6
4.2. Motivations for Online Dating ........................................................................... 6
5. IMPORTANCE OF STUDYING ONLINE ROMANTIC RELATIONSHIPS IN SOUTH
AFRICA ...................................................................................................................... 7
5.1. Unique Socio-Cultural Context......................................................................... 7
DISCLAIMER & TERMS OF USE
Educational Aid: These study notes are intended to be used as educational resources and should not be seen as a
replacement for individual research, critical analysis, or professional consultation. Students are encouraged to perform
their own research and seek advice from their instructors or academic advisors for specific assignment guidelines.
Personal Responsibility: While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the information in
these study notes, the seller does not guarantee the completeness or correctness of all content. The buyer is
responsible for verifying the accuracy of the information and exercising their own judgment when applying it to their
assignments.
Academic Integrity: It is essential for students to maintain academic integrity and follow their institution's policies
regarding plagiarism, citation, and referencing. These study notes should be used as learning tools and sources of
inspiration. Any direct reproduction of the content without proper citation and acknowledgment may be considered
academic misconduct.
Limited Liability: The seller shall not be liable for any direct or indirect damages, losses, or consequences arising from
the use of these notes. This includes, but is not limited to, poor academic performance, penalties, or any other negative
consequences resulting from the application or misuse of the information provided.
, For additional support +27 81 278 3372
ROMANTIC RELATIONSHIPS THROUGH DATING APPS: A LITERATURE
REVIEW
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................... 3
2. CONCEPTUALIZING ROMANTIC RELATIONSHIPS............................................ 3
2.1. Defining Romantic Relationships ..................................................................... 3
2.2. Offline versus Online Relationship Formation .................................................. 3
2.3. A Workable Definition....................................................................................... 4
3. PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS INFLUENCING ROMANTIC RELATIONSHIPS .... 4
3.1. Influences on Relationship Formation .............................................................. 4
3.2. PSYCHOLOGICAL OUTCOMES INFLUENCED BY ROMANTIC
RELATIONSHIPS ................................................................................................... 5
4. THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN DATING APP USE AND PROPOSED
CONCEPTS ............................................................................................................... 6
4.1. Loneliness and Dating App Use ....................................................................... 6
4.2. Motivations for Online Dating ........................................................................... 6
5. IMPORTANCE OF STUDYING ONLINE ROMANTIC RELATIONSHIPS IN
SOUTH AFRICA ........................................................................................................ 7
5.1. Unique Socio-Cultural Context ......................................................................... 7
5.2. Research Problems and Practical Implications ................................................ 7
6. CONCLUSION ....................................................................................................... 8
REFERENCES ........................................................................................................... 9
