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Online Dating Report Summary (Pew Internet & American Life Project, March 2006)

Key Findings

• Approximately 74% of single internet users (about 10 million Americans) have used the internet for romantic interests, and millions more know people who have succeeded in online dating.
• Usage is higher among younger adults, with the youngest cohort (18-29) being the largest group of online daters.
• Despite high awareness, only 11% of all internet users (about 16 million people) have visited dating websites, with 37% of single users doing so.

Public Concerns

• Safety is a major issue: 66% of internet users view online dating as dangerous due to personal information exposure and perceived deception about marital status.
• Lower-income, less educated, and older users are particularly wary of these risks.
• Online daters (43% of them) are less concerned, with most reporting good experiences, but 52% see risks in personal information protection.

Attitudes and Perceptions

• Most users do not see online dating as a last resort; 61% of all internet users believe it is not desperate.
• Men and younger users are more likely to view online dating positively and as an efficient way to meet people.
• 44% of internet users agree online dating is a good way to meet people, despite split opinions.
• Concerns about marital status deception persist; 57% of users suspect lying, with similar views among daters.

Success and Experiences

• About 17% of online daters have formed long-term relationships or marriages from online interactions.
• Of online daters, 52% report mostly positive experiences, while 29% have mostly negative ones.
• Online dating is seen as expanding the pool of potential partners, with 64% of users agreeing it helps find a better match.

Broader Online Romance Use

• Internet use extends beyond dating sites for romance, including flirting, seeking information, and maintaining long-distance relationships.
• 74% of single and looking internet users engage in at least one dating-related online activity, such as flirting or searching for information.
• Activities include asking someone out, meeting in person through online means, and investigating past dates.

Methodology

• Based on a survey of 3,215 adults conducted in 2005, with response rates and statistical weighting.
• Margin of sampling error varies by subgroup, typically ±2% to ±8%.