Online dating
Report
Swiping, stealthing and catfishing: dating and hookup apps in the media
This report aims to inform and support professionals developing health campaigns, resources or interventions to cut through and move beyond popular media narratives regarding dating and hookup apps. It also examines these media narratives in order to better understand the cultural context of app use in Australia and elsewhere.
Report
Teens, technology and romantic relationships
Adolescence is a time of incredibly physical, social and emotional growth, and peer relationships – especially romantic ones – are a major social focus for many youth. This report examines American teens’ digital romantic practices. It covers the results of a national Pew Research Center survey of teens ages 13 to 17.
Report
Targeting scams: report of the ACCC on scam activity 2014
Explains key trends in scam activity and highlights the impact of scams on the community. Snapshot of 2014 Overall contacts levels and financial losses In 2014 the ACCC continued to observe a high level of scams activity in Australia, with 91 637 scam- related contacts received from consumers and businesses compared with 91 927 in...
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Online dating and mating: the use of the internet to meet sexual partners
Australia has experienced high growth in internet usage and online dating (OD) in recent years. This project examines the behaviours and experiences of people who use OD, and how they may or may not address risk in their use of online dating.