In this article we explore how online daters use technology to assess and manage the real and perceived risks associated with online dating. Online in depth interviews were conducted with 29 participants. The interview transcripts were analysed using thematic analysis. All participants believed that online dating was risky in some manner. To manage these risks participants used technology in va…

In this article we explore how online daters use technology to assess and manage the real and perceived risks associated with online dating. Online in depth interviews were conducted with 29 participants. The interview transcripts were analysed using thematic analysis. All participants believed that online dating was risky in some manner. To manage these risks participants used technology in v…