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VTV.vn - Tinder's dating report unveils a fresh perspective on the journey towards meaningful connections among the young generation.
According to Tinder's Global Future of Dating report, young individuals are shaping new dating habits post-COVID-19 pandemic. They prioritize connection, meeting up, and being themselves.
Let's explore 5 prominent trends in the youth dating scene as per the survey conducted by Tinder and the Department of Public Relations & Advertising, Academy of Journalism and Communication.
Youth express personality and emotions in various ways, such as showcasing music taste through Tinder's 'Top Anthem on Spotify' feature (44.6%), using Emojis (35.9%), and GIFs (22.7%).
When asked about the qualities that appeal to Vietnamese youth on the Tinder dating app, a sense of humor tops the list (55%), followed by pet lovers (46%), and then food enthusiasts (31.9%).
Focusing on Life Experiences
Known as the Explorer generation, today's youth view dates as opportunities to step out of their comfort zones and explore the world. Vietnamese youth tend to swipe right on those with interesting hobbies, lifestyles, and inspirations, as they believe these dates provide chances to experience new aspects of life (58%).
Fascinating Conversations as Perfect Catalysts
For young individuals, engaging conversations are a prerequisite for assessing authenticity and the frequency of the other person, thus creating a catalyst for real-life meetings to form (71.8%).
Ever-Changing Dating Dynamics
Many have become more open to online dating apps, evident in how many young people confidently say they met their partners on Tinder or claim to use Tinder to meet new people.
Modern Dating 4.0: Safety Always Comes First
Young individuals have also been utilizing more tools to filter out inappropriate behaviors according to community standards (63.5%) or control their own experiences, such as Unmatch feature (50.6%), Profile Verification feature (42.2%), and Reporting (32.3%). Additionally, they are willing to swipe left on profiles without displaying faces (62.8%), or with empty bios (47%) or unverified profiles (39.9%).
