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Entre a emergência do interesse e as práticas de utilização do Tinder
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A evolução das redes sociais possibilita a continuidade nas comunicações, perante o tempo limitado, rotina acelerada e localizações distintas, que são características que descrevem o cenário da vida moderna. O Tinder é um aplicativo de relacionamentos online que funciona a partir da localização geográfica do usuário, rastreando os possíveis pretendentes de acordo com diferentes critérios. O presente trabalho, qualitativo e com cariz fenomenológico, explora os discursos e as trajetórias de usuários do Tinder, contextualizando a emergência, o desenvolvimento e a avaliação das suas práticas. Foram realizadas entrevistas online, semiestruturadas, a onze participantes com idades compreendidas entre os 18 e 40 anos, com uma conta ativa no Tinder há, pelos mesmos, 6 meses. A análise dos resultados, apoiada na análise temática, permitiu identificar três temas principais: i. Entre a curiosidade e a instalação do Tinder; ii. A criação de um perfil e a gestão da informação; e iii. Experiências de utilização: balanços e perspectivas críticas. Os resultados apurados reforçam a influência da popularidade do Tinder e a atração dos usuários pela possibilidade de conhecer e interagir com pessoas até então desconhecidas. Destacam ainda uma diversidade de motivações associadas à criação e gestão estratégica de um perfil. No geral, é feita uma avaliação positiva das experiências de utilização do Tinder.
The evolution of social networks enables continuity in communications, in the face of limited time, accelerated routine and distinct locations, which are characteristics that describe the scenario of modern life. Tinder is an online dating application that works based on the user's geographical location, tracking possible suitors according to different criteria. The present work, qualitative and phenomenological in nature, explores the discourses and trajectories of Tinder users, contextualising the emergence, development and evaluation of its practices. Online, semi-structured interviews were conducted with eleven participants aged between 18 and 40, with an active Tinder account for the same 6 months. The analysis of the results, supported by thematic analysis, allowed the identification of three main themes: i. Between curiosity and the installation of Tinder; ii. The creation of a profile and the management of information; and iii. User experiences: balances and critical perspectives. The results obtained reinforce the influence of Tinder's popularity and the attraction of users for the possibility of meeting and interacting with people previously unknown. They also highlight a diversity of motivations associated with the creation and strategic management of a profile. In general, a positive evaluation of the experiences of using Tinder is made.
The evolution of social networks enables continuity in communications, in the face of limited time, accelerated routine and distinct locations, which are characteristics that describe the scenario of modern life. Tinder is an online dating application that works based on the user's geographical location, tracking possible suitors according to different criteria. The present work, qualitative and phenomenological in nature, explores the discourses and trajectories of Tinder users, contextualising the emergence, development and evaluation of its practices. Online, semi-structured interviews were conducted with eleven participants aged between 18 and 40, with an active Tinder account for the same 6 months. The analysis of the results, supported by thematic analysis, allowed the identification of three main themes: i. Between curiosity and the installation of Tinder; ii. The creation of a profile and the management of information; and iii. User experiences: balances and critical perspectives. The results obtained reinforce the influence of Tinder's popularity and the attraction of users for the possibility of meeting and interacting with people previously unknown. They also highlight a diversity of motivations associated with the creation and strategic management of a profile. In general, a positive evaluation of the experiences of using Tinder is made.
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Tinder Redes sociais Aplicativo Perfil Usuários Social networks Application Profile User