A Comparative Study of Mental Health Parameters in Dating App Users and Non – Users

Abstract

The main aim of the current study was to compare mental health parameters among dating app users and non- users. The mental health parameters that the paper looks into comprises individuals’ perception of self and their perception of their bodies. The study was a quantitative study, which involved subjecting 162 participants (81 from each group) within the age group of 18 – 28, to a series of questionnaires to tap into mental health parameters mentioned above. The paper also highlights past research conducted in order to understand and compare to the trends observed among app users and non- users in Mumbai, India.