Exploring relationships between dating app use and sexual activity among young adult college students
The study highlights a significant association between dating app use and engagement in condomless sexual activity among college students. University health clinics play a critical role in providing sexual health services and can enhance their impact by expanding access to testing, contraception, and inclusive, sex-positive education. Future research should explore the long-term effects of dating app use on sexual health and evaluate the effectiveness of app-based interventions in promoting safer sexual practices.
Authors
- Sylvia Shangani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8095-233X)
- Stacey B. Griner (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2774-5841)
- Jaquetta M. Reeves (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3075-8061)
- Erick C. Jones (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0931-1935)
- Kaeli C. Johnson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6257-7196)
Institutions
- Boston University (US)
- University of North Texas (US)
- University of North Texas Health Science Center (US)
- The University of Texas at Arlington (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Reproductive Health
- Published
- 2024-11-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/frph.2024.1453423
- Citations
- 7
- Primary Topic
- Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.47
Funders
- University of Texas at Arlington