Online Dating Service Use Motives Questionnaire Test

Understand what drives someone to use online dating in about 5 minutes. A brief 22 question format identifies key user types, supporting better counseling, research, and product decisions.
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5/7
Material Motivation (MM)
This scale measures how strongly material considerations (e.g., financial support or tangible benefits) motivate a person to use online dating services.
Low
Moderate
High
11.64Low1.654.99Moderate57High
A score of 5 falls in the High range, suggesting material motives are a notable factor in your use of online dating services.
example score
4/7
Breakup Recovery From Ex-Partners (BRFE)
Measures the extent to which a person uses online dating to cope with a past breakup and emotionally move on from an ex-partner.
Low
Moderate to high
12.1Low2.27Moderate to high
A score of 4 falls in the moderate-to-high range, suggesting online dating is at least partly being used as a way to recover from a previous relationship and shift focus away from an ex.
example score
5/7
Entertainment (E)
This scale measures the extent to which a person uses online dating primarily for entertainment, pleasure, and leisure activity.
Low entertainment focus
High entertainment focus
12.89Low entertainment focus2.97High entertainment focus
A score of 5 falls in the High entertainment focus range, suggesting online dating is used mainly for enjoyment and leisure rather than strictly goal-directed purposes.
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6/7
Expanding One's Social Network (EOSN)
Measures motivation to broaden one’s social circle by forming new contacts through online dating.
Low
High
14.3Low4.47High
A score of 6 indicates a strong orientation toward meeting new people and actively expanding your social connections through online dating.
example score
4/7
Sex (S)
This scale measures the strength of motivation to seek sexual encounters through online dating services.
Low
High
13.73Low3.747High
A score of 4 falls in the High range, suggesting sexual goals are a relatively prominent motivation for using online dating services.
example score
4/7
Seeking a Serious Relationship (SaSR)
Measures how strongly a person is motivated to pursue a long-term, committed relationship through online dating.
Low
High
14.99Low57High
A score of 4 falls in the Low range, suggesting a relatively weaker priority on seeking a stable, long-term partnership compared with other possible motivations.
example score
6/7
Social Approval (SA)
This scale measures the extent to which a person uses online dating to seek approval, recognition, and positive feedback from others.
Low need for recognition
High need for recognition
12.8Low need for recognition2.97High need for recognition
A score of 6 indicates a strong tendency to value social approval and positive feedback as a motivation for using online dating.
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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS
Who Usually Takes This Test?
Curious dating platform users
41%OF USERS
People who want to understand their own reasons for using online dating and what they’re actually looking for right now.
Relationship-seekers and daters
34%OF USERS
People preparing to start or restart dating who want clarity on whether they’re aiming for a serious relationship, a quick date, or just communication.
Psychologists and researchers
25%OF USERS
Specialists who assess user motivations to tailor консультации, run studies, or analyze behavior patterns in online dating.
BASED ON AGGREGATED, ANONYMIZED DATA FROM TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FREUDLY USERS.
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Material Motivation (MM)
Average
4.3
Normal range
3.35.3
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Breaking Up with Exes (BUwE)
Average
3.8
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3.14.6
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7
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Entertainment (E)
Average
3.6
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2.84.4
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7
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Expanding Your Social Circle (EYSC)
Average
3.9
Normal range
34.7
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7
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Sex (S)
Average
3.7
Normal range
2.84.6
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7
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This curve shows how scores are typically distributed.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear here so you can see where you land.
Seeking a Serious Relationship (SaSR)
Average
3.1
Normal range
2.43.9
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max.
7
majority
This curve shows how scores are typically distributed.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear here so you can see where you land.
Social Recognition (SR)
Average
4.4
Normal range
3.55.3
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1
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7
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This curve shows how scores are typically distributed.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear here so you can see where you land.
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What does this questionnaire measure?
It measures common motivations for joining and using online dating platforms. Results summarize goal patterns such as relationship seeking, casual contact, entertainment, or companionship.
How long does it take to complete and how many items are included?
Completion typically takes about 5 minutes. The questionnaire includes 22 items.
How should items be answered?
Select the response option that best reflects typical reasons for use. Answer all items based on current behavior and intentions.
How are results reported?
Responses are scored across several motivation scales and combined into a motivation profile. Profiles may be grouped into broader user types for interpretation.
Is the questionnaire suitable for research and applied settings?
It is designed for brief screening in research, counseling, and program evaluation. The short form was validated in a large adaptation sample to support reliable interpretation.
WHAT THE TEST MEASURES
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Motivations for Using Online Dating Services Test

Online Dating Service Use Motives Questionnaire Test

This measure assesses reasons individuals engage with online dating platforms and how those motives relate to their use patterns. The Online Dating Service Use Motives Questionnaire is intended for brief self-report evaluation in research or clinical intake contexts. It was developed by J. T. Cacioppo and E. T. Finkel.

The instrument includes 22 items and typically requires about 5 minutes to complete. Results from the Online Dating Service Use Motives Questionnaire are generally interpreted as indicators of the respondent’s primary motivational themes for using online dating services, supporting formulation or hypothesis generation rather than serving as a stand-alone diagnostic tool.

Author: E. T. Finkel, J. T. Cacioppo, p-r-shaver
Literature: Finkel, E. J., Eastwick, P. W., Karney, B. R., Reis, H. T., & Sprecher, S. Online dating: A critical analysis from the perspective of psychological science. Psychological Science in the Public Interest. 2012.; Valkenburg, P. M., & Peter, J. Online communication and adolescent well-being: Testing the stimulation versus the displacement hypothesis. Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication. 2007.; Timmermans, E., & De Caluwé, E. Development and validation of the Tinder Motives Scale (TMS). Computers in Human Behavior. 2017.
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