[4] M. Estavoyer, M. Barnajee, N. Torres, V. Volpert, L. Pujo-Menjouet :
Influence of dating applications on the chances for singles to form couples and vice versa: a mathematical approach, Preprint, 2024
Abstract :
Are dating applications efficient for singles to find the good one and build
a long-term relationship? To answer this question, we investigate the spatial
distribution dynamics of singles and couples. We find that, almost everywhere in
developed countries, it follows the same specific Turing-like pattern that can be
described by a mathematical model consisting of non-local reaction-diffusion
equations. After analysing this phenomenon we adapt our theoretical system to
study the impact of dating applications on these dynamics.
Our conclusions show that, depending on a small number of parameters, they may,
on the one hand, reduce the proportion of singles, but, on the other hand,
may unexpectedly lead to the exact opposite situation. Indeed, suppose the selectivity
of singles is low enough. In that case, the wide use of dating applications tends to
decrease their proportion in the community and when it is too high, they will increase,
involving a decrease of couples.