Ambivalence in networked intimacy: Observations from gay men using mobile dating apps

被引:63
作者
Chan, Lik Sam [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Southern Calif, Annenberg Sch Commun & Journalism, 3502 Watt Way,ASCG6, Los Angeles, CA 90089 USA
关键词
Ambivalence; dating app; gay men; hookup app; MSM; neoliberalism; networked individualism; networked intimacy; SELF-PRESENTATION; SOCIAL NETWORKS; SEX; GRATIFICATIONS;
D O I
10.1177/1461444817727156
中图分类号
G2 [信息与知识传播];
学科分类号
05 ; 0503 ;
摘要
The increasing popularity of mobile dating apps in the past decade has transformed the ways in which gay men network with each other. Based on sociology and media studies literature, I contextualize this contemporary form of intimacy, which is known as networked intimacy, in relation to networked individualism and neoliberalism. Using a mixed-methods design with interviews (N=7) and a survey (N=245), this study explored how gay men experience intimacy on these platforms. Users reported ambivalence in establishing relationships, which is brought forth by the ambiguity of relationships, dominance of profiles, and over-abundance of connections on these apps. I conclude that these aspects of ambivalence are not at all exclusive to the private domain of gay men but are tightly intertwined with the neoliberal market and consumption practices.
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页码:2566 / 2581
页数:16
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