New Online Dating Research

[Train]

Found an article on research that seems to substantiate the experiences of increased rejection from women in online dating: https://www.psypost.org/2021/01/new...g-can-cultivate-a-rejection-mindset-59008/amp

Research: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/1948550619866189

Abstract:

The paradox of modern dating is that online platforms provide more opportunities to find a romantic partner than ever before, but people are nevertheless more likely to be single. We hypothesized the existence of a rejection mind-set: The continued access to virtually unlimited potential partners makes people more pessimistic and rejecting. Across three studies, participants immediately started to reject more hypothetical and actual partners when dating online, cumulating on average in a decrease of 27% in chance on acceptance from the first to the last partner option. This was explained by an overall decline in satisfaction with pictures and perceived dating success. For women, the rejection mind-set also resulted in a decreasing likelihood of having romantic matches. Our findings suggest that people gradually “close off” from mating opportunities when online dating.

To put in practical terms, it seems being seen first decreases chances of rejection. So employing "boosts" and "jumping the line" comes in handy for dating apps. Does explain why girls are more receptive in person: less choices.

There are some noteworthy intricacies and caveats in the discussion of the studies/results that are worthwhile as well.

Seems like this research is something the PUA community picked up on via field experience. I.E. increased rejection online compared to in-person interactions where choices aren't as immediately plentiful.

 

[DonGately]

Yeah a girl can reject you IRL of course, but there is some risk to her as to the way she goes about it. If she's a bitch for no reason at a bar, that can rebound on her socially, etc.