OKCupid
Digital environment
What is Digital environment ?
Apps and environments young people use
Type of digital environment:
- Dating apps
Age restriction: 18
OkCupid is an online dating app that matches users to other people.
Risks and motivations
Risks
Young people who use OKCupid may be exposed to digital risk factors around romantic relationships and tech.
Young people using OKCupid may also experience abusive relationships.
Motivations
Young people might use OkCupid to:
- build relationships and networks
- build confidence
- have fun
What you can do
How to report content in this environment
How to close an account in this environment
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