SIO419: Men Are From App and Women Are From Browser
Jan 18, 2024
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Lydia Smith from Where There's Woke joins to discuss a study on how men and women rate online profiles on different devices. They explore implications of gender differences, app features, 'Woke Fishing' in online dating, and the importance of genuine connections in text-based interactions.
Online dating preferences show men prioritize physical attractiveness, while women value non-physical traits like earning prospects.
The trend of 'woke fishing' in online dating reveals individuals may pretend to hold progressive beliefs to attract dates.
Deep dives
Study on Online Dating Preferences
A recent study explored the differences between men and women in online dating preferences. It found that men tend to place greater importance on physical attractiveness, while women value non-physical traits more, such as earning prospects. The study also examined how mobile devices affect online dating behavior. When using mobile devices, both men and women pay less attention to verbal information in profiles. However, on PCs, women rated profiles with text as more attractive, while men rated profiles with text as less attractive. Overall, the study highlights the impact of device use and gender differences on online dating preferences.
Woke Fishing in Online Dating
An online dating trend known as 'woke fishing' was discussed in the podcast episode. Woke fishing refers to when individuals pretend to be more progressive or socially aware than they actually are in order to attract potential dates. The episode highlighted the importance of political alignment and revealed that some conservative individuals may pretend to hold progressive beliefs in their online dating profiles. This trend has sparked debates on the authenticity and honesty of online dating interactions.
The Impact of Text in Online Dating
The podcast episode mentioned a study that examined the impact of including text in online dating profiles. The study found that women rated profiles as more attractive when they included text, while men rated profiles with text as less attractive. However, this effect was observed mainly on PCs, as on mobile devices, the presence of text did not significantly affect attractiveness ratings for both men and women. The study suggests that the device used to access online dating platforms may play a role in how verbal information is perceived.
The Power of Matching Algorithms
The podcast hosts discussed how the use of matching algorithms in online dating platforms can greatly impact the success of user interactions. They mentioned their own positive experience with a compatibility test on OKCupid and how the matching algorithm helped them find a highly compatible partner. Matching algorithms consider various factors, including interests, values, and political beliefs, to help users find potential matches. The episode emphasized the importance of such algorithms in guiding users towards compatible partners.
Lydia Smith of Where There's Woke joins us to break down a fascinating online dating study that featured an experiment in which men and women viewed online dating profiles on either a mobile device or standard PC and rated the individual's attractiveness. The findings are very interesting! We discuss what the implications could be, and we also have a little classic WTW fun too because why not.
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