Here’s Why Teens Don’t Belong on Dating Apps

Here’s why teens don’t belong on dating apps

New research suggests teens are using dating apps more than parents realize. Here’s why parents should talk to their kids about the risks of online dating platforms.

Teens are using dating apps more than you’d think, and it may not be a bad thing

Nearly one in four teenagers are using dating apps — and it may not be hurting their mental health. This is according to a study, “A Longitudinal Study of Objective Dating App Usage and its Relation to Mental Health in Adolescents”, that appeared in the Journal of Psychopathology and Clinical Science. The findings challenge the popular belief that dating apps are harmful for teenagers. Instead, the study suggests, these apps may provide teens wi…