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Modern Romance: The gamification of love

Modern Romance: The gamification of love
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This Valentine’s day, you might be waiting with your boo for a table at a crowded fancy restaurant or, like many others, you are at home swiping left and right on dating apps.

Finding “the one” nowadays is more of a game than stars aligning, according to Texas State lecturer Jessica James, who authored her master’s thesis, "Mobile Dating in the Digital Age: Computer-Mediated Communication and Relationship Building on Tinder." 

James’ thesis focuses on gamification of mobile dating and its effect on user behavior.

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