Survey Shows More Americans Turning to Online Dating

Abeytia Jan. 2016

Aaron Abeytia

Aaron Abeytia anchors afternoon newscasts on News/Talk 580 & 105.9 KMJ. Read More…

 

 


 

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FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — 15 percent of U.S. adults say they’ve used online dating sites and/or mobile dating apps, according to a new Pew Research Center Survey. That’s up from 11 percent in early 2013.

The two age groups turning to online dating at high levels: 18- to 24-year-olds, and those in their late 50s and early 60s.

Among other findings of survey: 62 percent feel cyber dating helps people find a better match, and 45 percent of users believe it’s somewhat dangerous.

 

 

 

 

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