Exploring the influential factors in continuance usage of online dating apps: Gratification, subjective well-being and self-disclosure

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Abstract

Nowadays, finding a romantic partner using online dating apps have become a prevalent phenomenon. This study proposes a research model for investigating the antecedents of users' intention to use online dating apps continually. In this study, we explore the influence of subjective well-being, self-disclosure and perceived usefulness on users' continuance intention. Furthermore, this study examines whether gratification in online dating increases users' subjective well-being and their perceived usefulness of online dating apps. For developing a more thorough research model, this study employs self-disclosure variables as second order construct that consist of depth, intent, honesty and valence. In addition, this research also explores subjective well-being's influence on self-disclosure. The proposed research model is analyzed by partial least square approach, with 692 respondents. The result shows that subjective well-being, perceived usefulness and self-disclosure have significant influence on user's continuance intention. Furthermore, subjective well-being is affected by several gratifications provided in online dating.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 22nd Pacific Asia Conference on Information Systems - Opportunities and Challenges for the Digitized Society
Subtitle of host publicationAre We Ready?, PACIS 2018
EditorsMotonari Tanabu, Dai Senoo
PublisherAssociation for Information Systems
ISBN (Electronic)9784902590838
Publication statusPublished - 2018
Event22nd Pacific Asia Conference on Information Systems - Opportunities and Challenges for the Digitized Society: Are We Ready?, PACIS 2018 - Yokohama, Japan
Duration: 26 Jun 201830 Jun 2018

Publication series

NameProceedings of the 22nd Pacific Asia Conference on Information Systems - Opportunities and Challenges for the Digitized Society: Are We Ready?, PACIS 2018

Conference

Conference22nd Pacific Asia Conference on Information Systems - Opportunities and Challenges for the Digitized Society: Are We Ready?, PACIS 2018
Country/TerritoryJapan
CityYokohama
Period26/06/1830/06/18

Keywords

  • Continuance intention
  • Gratification
  • Online dating
  • Self-disclosure
  • Subjective well-being

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