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Gender-specific perceptions of online dating: the impact on shaping values of its users
Tranova, Thuy Dung ; Vochocová, Lenka (advisor) ; Švelch, Jaroslav (referee)
ANOTATION Abstract The diploma thesis aims to focus on the online platform Tinder, which is an online dating platform tailored for meeting new people. It is a method of communication that has become a common tool for communicating and forming new connections. The thesis focuses on the context and circumstances that has led to this type of behaviour, and explains based on the interdisciplinary cognitive research why has online dating taken such a forefront position when it comes to searching for a romantic partner in the 21st century. Last but not least, the diploma thesis observes if and how the perception of online dating differs based on gender, it will examine users' assumptions, stances and how according to their opinion will the use of Tinder be reflecting on shaping their values. The thesis is divided in three parts. The first part provides a theoretical context of pivotal issues of the paper, such as gender role with a focus on the aspect of relationships, a development of online dating phenomenon in modern society and also an introduction to online dating platform Tinder. The second part, the practical one, consists of detailed analysis of in-depth interviews that will be done with active users of the platform. The thesis will be summed up with a conclusion. Key words: Online dating, gender roles,...
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