Einer Studie zufolge ist sexualisierte Selbstdarstellung in mobilen Dating-Apps weit verbreitet, insbesondere in Profilbildern. Der häufigste visuelle Indikator waren sexualisierte Gesichtsausdrücke. Frauen zeigten häufiger als Männer sexualisierte visuelle Hinweise.

I’ve linked to the news release in the post above. In this comment, for those interested, here’s the link to the peer reviewed journal article:

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1740144524001037

From the linked article:

Sexualized self-presentation is prevalent on mobile dating apps, particularly in profile pictures, according to research published in Body Image.

Mobile dating applications (MDAs) like Tinder and Bumble have reshaped how young adults present themselves to potential partners, such as by prioritizing traits like sexual attractiveness. While research often focuses on MDA usage patterns, less attention has been given to how users engage in sexualized self-presentation.

The researchers found that sexualized self-presentation was more prevalent in visual cues compared to textual ones. Specifically, 56.8% of profile pictures contained at least one indicator of sexualization, whereas only 4.3% of biographies included sexualized textual elements. The most common visual indicator was sexualized facial expressions, present in 41% of profile pictures. Other visual elements, such as revealing clothing or sexualized poses, appeared less frequently.

While users prioritized visual over textual sexualization, this often remained within socially acceptable boundaries, reflecting a balance between attracting attention and avoiding excessive sexualization.

Individual differences emerged as key factors influencing sexualized self-presentation. Women were more likely than men to display sexualized visual cues, aligning with traditional gender norms emphasizing physical attractiveness. Non-heterosexual users were also more inclined to include sexualized textual elements, such as references to casual sex motivations, compared to heterosexual participants. Interestingly, no significant differences were observed between users of Tinder and Bumble, suggesting that platform-specific features may have limited influence on sexualized self-presentation.

Look at the imgur selfie day.

all the girls are weirdly showing cleavage in their shots. Even the busted ones.

It’s a really easy way to filter out profiles who want a quickie vs profiles of people who might be a good partner.

Not saying embracing sexuality is _bad_ at all. But, as for a first impression? Well.. imagine someone giving you the eyes after you meet them in the dairy aisle.. to each their own.

I’d rather see a pic of someone doing something they’re passionate about.. unless it’s sh*t posting on Reddit.