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Entre a emergência do interesse e as práticas de utilização do Grindr
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As aplicações de encontro são uma realidade do mundo contemporâneo. Enquanto plataformas digitais facilmente acessíveis, constituem-se uma montra que exibe uma diversidade de perfis de pessoas que se apresentam de forma estratégica, tendo em vista finalidades que vão desde a procura de um encontro sexual episódico, ao amor de uma vida. Em particular, o Grindr foi desenhado a pensar em homens com interesse em se relacionarem com outros homens, ainda que com masculinidades e orientações diversas em termos sexuais e de género. O presente estudo teve como objetivo descrever as experiências de utilizadores do Grindr, contextualizando a emergência, desenvolvimento e avaliação das suas práticas. Procurou-se, especificamente, aferir o despertar do interesse pela utilização do Grindr, contextualizando as motivações subjacentes à criação de um perfil e averiguar a existência de cuidados associados à gestão da informação por parte dos utilizadores. Procurou-se, por fim, explorar os significados atribuídos às práticas de utilização desta aplicação de encontro. Através de uma metodologia qualitativa e fenomenológica, foram conduzidas 12 entrevistas online e em profundidade a homens com idades compreendidas entre os 21 e os 49 anos. A análise temática dos resultados permitiu identificar quatro temas: (1) Entre a descoberta da aplicação e a adesão à sua utilização; (2) Das motivações à criação de um perfil; (3) Experiências de utilização do Grindr; e (4) Perspetivas críticas: significados atribuídos à utilização da aplicação. No geral, os resultados sugerem a popularidade do Grindr como gatilho para a sua instalação, alimentadas por expectativas que oscilam entre encontrar um par romântico e a resignação com encontros sexuais episódicos. A criação de um perfil foi apresentada como estrategicamente pensada, tendo em conta uma geração de impressões que resulte na validação de si. As experiências de navegação foram globalmente avaliadas com aspetos positivos e negativos, prevalecendo algum desencanto face às expectativas iniciais. Recomenda-se a continuidade e o aprofundamento de estudos relacionados com as práticas de utilização do Grindr com populações com características sociodemográficas heterogéneas.
Dating apps are a reality in today's world. As easily accessible digital platforms, they are a showcase that displays a variety of profiles of people who present themselves in a strategic way, with purposes ranging from looking for a one-off sexual encounter to the love of a lifetime. In particular, Grindr was designed with men in mind who are interested in relationships with other men, albeit with diverse masculinities and orientations in sexual and gender terms. The aim of this study was to describe the experiences of Grindr users, contextualizing the emergence, development, and evaluation of its practices. Specifically, it sought to assess how interest in using Grindr arose, contextualizing the motivations behind creating a profile and ascertaining the existence of care associated with information management on the part of users. Finally, we sought to explore the meanings attributed to the practices of using this dating app. Using a qualitative and phenomenological methodology, 12 in-depth online interviews were conducted with men aged between 21 and 49. The thematic analysis of the results identified four themes: (1) Between discovering the app and signing up to use it; (2) From motivations to creating a profile; (3) Experiences of using Grindr; and (4) Critical perspectives: meanings attributed to using the app. Overall, the results suggest the popularity of Grindr as a trigger for installing it, fueled by expectations that oscillate between finding a romantic partner and resignation to episodic sexual encounters. The creation of a profile was presented as strategically thought out, with a view to generating impressions that result in self-validation. The browsing experiences were globally evaluated with both positive and negative aspects, with some disenchantment prevailing in relation to initial expectations. We recommend the continuation and deepening of studies related to Grindr usage practices with populations with heterogeneous socio-demographic characteristics.
Dating apps are a reality in today's world. As easily accessible digital platforms, they are a showcase that displays a variety of profiles of people who present themselves in a strategic way, with purposes ranging from looking for a one-off sexual encounter to the love of a lifetime. In particular, Grindr was designed with men in mind who are interested in relationships with other men, albeit with diverse masculinities and orientations in sexual and gender terms. The aim of this study was to describe the experiences of Grindr users, contextualizing the emergence, development, and evaluation of its practices. Specifically, it sought to assess how interest in using Grindr arose, contextualizing the motivations behind creating a profile and ascertaining the existence of care associated with information management on the part of users. Finally, we sought to explore the meanings attributed to the practices of using this dating app. Using a qualitative and phenomenological methodology, 12 in-depth online interviews were conducted with men aged between 21 and 49. The thematic analysis of the results identified four themes: (1) Between discovering the app and signing up to use it; (2) From motivations to creating a profile; (3) Experiences of using Grindr; and (4) Critical perspectives: meanings attributed to using the app. Overall, the results suggest the popularity of Grindr as a trigger for installing it, fueled by expectations that oscillate between finding a romantic partner and resignation to episodic sexual encounters. The creation of a profile was presented as strategically thought out, with a view to generating impressions that result in self-validation. The browsing experiences were globally evaluated with both positive and negative aspects, with some disenchantment prevailing in relation to initial expectations. We recommend the continuation and deepening of studies related to Grindr usage practices with populations with heterogeneous socio-demographic characteristics.
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Grindr Masculinidades Sexualidades Masculinities Sexualities