While apps allow for a much more diverse dating experience, some users experience negative effects on their mental health. One survey shows that 49% of users with a pre-existing mood disorder report depressive symptoms triggered by online dating.

How does dating affect self-esteem?

Research has shown that self-esteem influences your relationship satisfaction as well as your partners. Self-defeating thoughts and insecurities can affect the way you act with your partner. Low self-esteem can distort your perception of your partner, according to the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology.