Hi, bae. Are you down? Flirting Practices of Heterosexual Young Men on Tinder

This article investigates the behavior of heterosexual users on Tinder, focusing on profile setup and masculinity expectations. Firstly, it examines how masculinity norms influence the creation of their profiles. Participants follow presentation patterns, demonstrating the flexibility of masculiniti...

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Autores: Ayala Castro, Gloria Estrellita, Huamán Enco, Belén Pilar, Gutierrez Matos, Diana Estefany, Nieves Aynayanque, Marcia Guadalupe
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2023
País:Perú
Institución:Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
Repositorio:Revistas - Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
Idioma:español
OAI Identifier:oai:ojs.pkp.sfu.ca:article/28010
Acceso en línea:http://revistas.pucp.edu.pe/index.php/conexion/article/view/28010
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Tinder
Masculinities
Hegemonic masculinities
Flirting
Liquid relationships
Masculinidades
Masculinidades hegemónicas
Cortejo
Relaciones líquidas
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Sumario:This article investigates the behavior of heterosexual users on Tinder, focusing on profile setup and masculinity expectations. Firstly, it examines how masculinity norms influence the creation of their profiles. Participants follow presentation patterns, demonstrating the flexibility of masculinities on the platform. Secondly, it explores perceptions of masculinity in profile construction, showing that users value authenticity and seek to avoid appearing desperate, expressing interest in more meaningful relationships. Thirdly, it analyzes the implementation of courtship in the virtual environment. Profile evaluation primarily centers on photos, followed by openness, originality, and a sense of humor in interactions. The importance of maintaining a balance in interest and avoiding inappropriate behaviors is highlighted. Social media exchange dynamics and mutual trust are crucial for arranging an in-person meeting. In summary, the influence of hegemonic masculinities and the emergence of alternative models are observed in courtship practices on dating apps.