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Looks still matter among Pinoys in dating apps: survey

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<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="Handout" src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2023/life/07/04/dating-apps-07042023.jpg"/><figcaption>Handout</figcaption></figure></div> MANILA -- Looks still matter for most Filipino adults when looking for a potential partner in dating apps, according to a survey.Agile Data Solutions, through its survey arm Hustle PH, conducted a study of 680 Filipinos ages 18 and above who use dating platforms such as Tinder, Bumble, Grindr, FilipinoCupid, OKCupid, and Coffee Meets Bagel. It showed how visual presentation plays a role in getting people&#x27;s attention and interest, with 63% of men and 54% of women respondents saying the first thing they check in a dating app is the user&#x27;s photo. The study also showed that 44% of males and 45% of females put more effort in their profile photos as a primary element of self-presentation.&quot;Online dating follows rules of physical dating where initial attraction is always prompted by looks, then developed through meaningful conversations,&quot; Agile Data Solutions co-founder Jason Gaguan said in a statement. &quot;The main difference is that connections are made faster without the barrier of physical distance and the burden of time-consuming face to face meetings.&quot;While many respondents want to broaden their social connections through dating apps, a number of them are also concerned about meeting strangers with ill intentions.According to the survey, 34% of females have experienced anxiety, stress, or fear while using dating apps; while 43% of women and 40% of men are worried about encountering posers. &quot;After the initial attraction made through profile pictures, and early conversations, we see a similar trend of mistrust and anxiety similar to what we see in the early adoption stage of any digital platform like e-commerce, web news, vlogs and even online payments,&quot; Gaguan said. &quot;Looking at the maturity pattern of these other platforms, the key is to establish a safe space for its users resulting from better security from fraud and higher user penetration,&quot; he added. Other findings in the survey include:- 50% of women and 48% of men value the ability to establish deep connections without the need for in-person meetings- 37% of male respondents and 32% of female respondents expressed a keen interest in discovering shared interests and hobbies- 58% of females and 73% of males have reported being in a relationship with someone they met through an online dating app- Six out of 10 men and women consider online relationships and friendships to be equally meaningful as those formed in person

Looks still matter for most Filipino adults when looking for a potential partner in dating apps, according to a survey. 