Sex-ratios in dating apps: the dating equilibrium-shift hypothesis
Fil: Gonzo, Damian Antonio. Universidad de San Andrés. Departamento de Economía; Argentina.
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I37-R143-10908-250262025-07-24T17:50:58Z Sex-ratios in dating apps: the dating equilibrium-shift hypothesis Gonzo, Damian Antonio Di Tella, Carolina Fil: Gonzo, Damian Antonio. Universidad de San Andrés. Departamento de Economía; Argentina. This study explores the impact of perceived sex ratios on dating behavior and mating strategies, introducing the Dating Equilibrium-Shift Hypothesis (DESH). DESH posits that individuals of the less numerous sex gain greater bargaining power in romantic interactions, thereby shaping the mating strategies of the more abundant sex. To test this hypothesis, a laboratory experiment was conducted with 136 participants (79 men, 57 women) using a simulated dating app. Participants were assigned to one of three manipulated sex ratio conditions: male-scarce, female-scarce, and balanced (control). They evaluated 50 profiles based on attractiveness, indicating their interest with a like, and assessed their willingness to commit to a long-term relationship. The results revealed that in female-scarce conditions, men exhibited lower selectiveness, with an 11.89% decrease in the likelihood of giving a like. Conversely, in male-scarce conditions, men became more selective relative to the female-scarce group, showing a 17% lower likelihood of giving a like, consistent with DESH predictions. Although no statistically significant differences were observed in the willingness to commit to long-term, the data suggest a pattern that aligns with theoretical expectations. Due to technical issues, data for women in male-scarce conditions were incomplete, limiting the interpretability of findings for this group. Despite this constraint, the study integrates evolutionary and economic perspectives to advance our understanding of mating dynamics and underscores the influence of sex ratios on dating decisions in digital environments. 2025-04-30T19:17:47Z 2025-04-30T19:17:47Z 2025? Tesis info:eu-repo/semantics/masterThesis info:ar-repo/semantics/tesis de maestría info:eu-repo/semantics/updatedVersion Gonzo, D. A. (2025). Sex-ratios in dating apps: the dating equilibrium-shift hypothesis. [Tesis de maestría, Universidad de San Andrés. Departamento de Economía]. Repositorio Digital San Andrés. https://repositorio.udesa.edu.ar/handle/10908/25026 https://repositorio.udesa.edu.ar/handle/10908/25026 eng info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ application/pdf application/pdf Universidad de San Andrés. Departamento de Economía |
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Fil: Gonzo, Damian Antonio. Universidad de San Andrés. Departamento de Economía; Argentina. |
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Sex-ratios in dating apps: the dating equilibrium-shift hypothesis |
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Universidad de San Andrés. Departamento de Economía |
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