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“Paws”-ing to swipe: The effects of inclusion of dogs in online dating profile pictures

Keverline, Maggie
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=wuhonors161789966886104

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2020, Bachelor of Arts, Wittenberg University, Communication.
Online dating has become a popular source for users seeking love, relationships, or a simple hook-up. Tinder, among the various dating applications, is a tool for online dating where users are able customize their profile with up to nine pictures, job title, education, and a short biography. The date-ability of a potential romantic partner is subjective and influenced by a multitude of variables. While users show a variety of images showing themselves, a popular type of photo is that of man and dog. Guided by Uncertainty Reduction Theory and Warranting Theory Frameworks, this study discusses the effects of including animals, specifically dogs, in dating profile photos. Animal effects and Tinder engagement are explored to identify the generally positive effects and the effects of viewer engagement.
Kelly Dillon (Advisor)
Edward Hasecke (Committee Member)
Katie Warber (Committee Member)
27 p.
Animals; Communication; Personal Relationships; Psychology; Social Psychology
online dating; dating apps; internet dating; Tinder; pets; dogs; animals; profile pictures; Uncertainty Reduction Theory; Warranting Theory Frameworks; romantic relationships; Computer Mediated Communication; dog ownership; Interpersonal Attraction Scale

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  • Keverline, M. (2020). “Paws”-ing to swipe: The effects of inclusion of dogs in online dating profile pictures [Undergraduate thesis, Wittenberg University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=wuhonors161789966886104

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Keverline, Maggie. “Paws”-ing to swipe: The effects of inclusion of dogs in online dating profile pictures. 2020. Wittenberg University, Undergraduate thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=wuhonors161789966886104.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Keverline, Maggie. "“Paws”-ing to swipe: The effects of inclusion of dogs in online dating profile pictures." Undergraduate thesis, Wittenberg University, 2020. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=wuhonors161789966886104

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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