𝙂𝙀𝙉 𝙕 & 𝙊𝙉𝙇𝙄𝙉𝙀 𝘿𝘼𝙏𝙄𝙉𝙂
By: E.M.Y.
Generation Z or shortly called “Gen Z” according to Tech Target (Rouse.M. 1999 – 2019) is the demographic cohort following Generation Y, also known as the Millennials or the Millennial Generation; other names suggested for this cohort includes iGeneration (iGen), Gen Tech, Gen Wii, Net Gen, Digital Natives and Plurals. The dates given for Generation Z ranges from the mid-1990s through the second decade of this century, although precise years vary according to the source. At over two billion individuals, Generation Z is the most populous generational cohort of all time. In common with Millennials, Generation Z is comfortable with technologies that are fairly recent for older generations, and Gen Z has grown up in the current environment of ubiquitous mobile communication
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The evolution of the technology is consciously growing and because of that, many inventions are made in order to make the life of man easier. One of that is the way of “Dating”. In today’s generation which is what they called “Generation Z”, the dating process becomes easier because of the help of the social media dating apps and internet, since in today’s world, people are getting hooked and interested in using social media in order to connect with other people, to know the trend, and also to communicate with others.
Online dating according to (2019. Bobology.com) is (also known as Internet dating), is a way for people to find and contact each other through the Internet to arrange a date, usually with the goal of developing a personal and romantic relationship. So as far as I’ve seen in today’s generation, many people especially teenagers are using online dating app in order to find a girlfriend or boyfriend, or for others, they use dating app not to find some serious relationship but just to have a “fling”. In terms of online dating, by now (2019) these are the top five best dating application used by the people in dating online:
Top 1
Bumble
Bumble is basically Tinder for women... and on a timer. Bumble requires women to message first and if the guy doesn't message back within 24 hours, he loses the potential match. Because that's the one thing my love life was really missing... arbitrary time limits.
Top 2
Tinder
Whether you're looking for a hookup or an LTR (long-term relationship), Tinder has you covered. It's basically the first stop for those entering the dating world. If you want to play the odds when it comes to online dating, you probably need to be swiping where everyone's swiping.
Top 3
OkCupid
OkCupid, how you confuse me. I have friends who've met spouses through OkCupid. My last serious relationship came from OkCupid. In fact, I've been on OkCupid, on and off, for roughly the last 11 years. Profiles are much more in-depth than most dating sites, and if you answer a seemingly endless series of questions, they will spit out a reasonable Match/Enemy percentage ratio on profiles to help you gauge compatibility.
Top 4
Hinge
Hinge focuses on common connections that you and a potential partner share on Facebook, which is great if you trust the judgment of your friends and family. Of course, some of us are trying to meet new people, far removed from our everyday lives. (Hinge may have gotten the hint, since you no longer need Facebook to sign up.) The app also asks questions to help you match with better connections, which can be a plus for serious relationship seekers.
Top 5
Coffee Meets Bagel
Coffee Meets Bagel hopes to offer users better quality matches by sending curated matches, or "Bagels," each day at noon. They suggest ice breakers for first messages and the profiles are more in-depth than Tinder. For people who like a little extra hand-holding, CMB isn't the worst option. However, I felt the app was confusing to use; too many features and too many gimmicks. I shouldn't have to lookup online tutorials to figure out how to use a dating app. And why call matches Bagels?
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The life of Generation Z depends on using mobile phones, internet, and social media and the advance technology, that’s why from what I see, many people tend to scroll and scroll on their phone and look for what is new. And since online dating is a trend #findingmyBoo as they said, many teenagers from Gen Z are being encouraged to use dating app. These are the pros and cons of online dating according to DR Lurve (2019) retrieved from (https://sporteluxe.com/the-pros-and-cons-of-online-dating/)
PROS:
Chat in your pjs
One of the advantages of online dating is you can skip the hours of getting ready and instead get into your dressing gown, put on a face mask and watch Netflix while you scroll through potential lovers. This year which is 2019 is considered a magical time because you hardly need to leave your couch to potentially find a date—saving you time, money and energy on someone who you isn’t a great match for you, even if your Aunt thinks otherwise.
Choose your preference
Thanks to advancements within dating apps, you can put filters in place so traits you desire in a potential lover will be top priority in your search. Being able to filter your preferred age, height, gender and location can help you find a match faster since filtering is something you just can’t achieve in real life.
Skip the awkward silence
Meeting people for the first time in social situations can have its share of awkward silences and downing drinks just to aide your anxiety. The beauty of the safety (inter)net is interacting with others without the panic sweats. You can meet people you’d never encounter in your own circle or take a chance by talking to someone you do know, but have never had the courage to privately speak to in person.
Say yes to guilt-free dating
Since most dating apps are free, it becomes easier than ever to find dates. Due to the number of potential partners you can find, having them all in one or two apps can make life less complicated when trying to find ‘the one’. Being able to message multiple people can help you narrow down who you want to meet and who you want to delete. And don’t feel guilty for chatting with others, it’s highly likely that every person you chat with is doing the same thing as you! While all these advantages are fantastic and make meeting someone more convenient, there can be some detrimental downsides to online dating that you need to be aware of before swiping right.
Cons:
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Online communication
Communicating with a prospective partner through a screen can be less stimulating and intimate than talking in face-to-face, this can also have an impact on how your relationship progresses. If the person you’re talking to is more comfortable chatting online than conversing with you over dinner, it might be time to move on. A relationship cannot survive without proper communication and the both of you being comfortable in each other’s company. Keep an eye out for those who say ‘I love talking to you’ but constantly flake on catching up.
Beware of catfishes
People have the opportunity to be anyone they want to be behind the walls of the internet. Through your phone you might perceive them as genuine and funny, perhaps someone you could hold a conversation with over drinks, but once you meet, they turn out to be quite creepy with your fight or flight mode ready to take action. When meeting someone unfamiliar, make sure a friend or family member knows who, when and where you’re meeting, safety is extremely important in these circumstances.
Choose your apps wisely.
Different apps have different purposes, but the main goal is to find a partner—or so you would think. Sites like eHarmony and RSVP have a higher respectability rate than Tinder and Bumble (as found in a 2017 study), so what does that mean for those looking for a long-term relationship? With Tinder boasting 26+ million matches per day worldwide, people that have it, along with Bumble, may say they’re looking for a relationship, but you’ll have to take that with a pinch of salt. While some people may genuinely be looking for their perfect ‘one’, others will be searching for their perfect ‘one night stand’—keep your heart open but not on your sleeve.
Many teenagers in generation Z wants a “Quick and easy way” on getting things. That’s why many of them are getting interested on using dating application, because getting a girlfriend or boyfriend is easier when you are using a dating app. Don’t forget that the best date to have is the typical date like watching movies, eating together, etc. Lastly, all I can say is that choose wisely and date wisely.
SOURCES:
https://whatis.techtarget.com/definition/Generation-Z
https://www.cnet.com/pictures/best-dating-apps/6/
https://www.bobology.com/public/What-is-Online-Dating.cfm
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https://sporteluxe.com/the-pros-and-cons-of-online-dating/
https://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/gallery/best-dating-apps
https://www.consultingcompanys.com/pros-cons-online-
https://www.therampageonline.com
https://www.yourtango.com