Degree Name
MA (Master of Arts)
Program
Sociology
Date of Award
5-2018
Committee Chair or Co-Chairs
Martha Copp
Committee Members
Lindsey King, Melissa Schrift
Abstract
This study focuses on how gay men communicate on the Grindr dating app. Prior research has been conducted on how gay men construct their online identities, however, few studies explore how gay men experience interactions online, negotiate their relationships with other men online, and perceive other users. The researcher conducted in-depth interviews with 20 men who use the Grinder app, a location-based dating app used by men who have sex with men. Additional data were collected by observing user profiles on the app, which is free and public. This comprehensive, qualitative study of gay men who use Grindr provides insights into identity construction, communication tactics, and users’ feelings about their encounters on the app.
Document Type
Thesis - unrestricted
Recommended Citation
Moses, Emeka E., "Eggplants and Peaches: Understanding Emoji Usage on Grindr" (2018). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. Paper 3379. https://dc.etsu.edu/etd/3379
Copyright
Copyright by the authors.
Included in
Gender and Sexuality Commons, Gender, Race, Sexuality, and Ethnicity in Communication Commons, Social Media Commons