Hello, world! Or, class, this is my first podcast ever, how exciting! Today I’ll be detailing the effects that Tinder has on users in terms of self-esteem in relation to partner commodification. If you’ve ever used the app or know someone who has, this is a short one-sided conversation about how Tinder might be affecting you or you’re loved ones and how you may be entitled to compensation…just kidding about the compensation part.
Works Cited
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Strubel, J., & Petrie, T. A. (2017). Love Me Tinder: Body Image and Psychosocial Functioning Among Men and Women. Body Image, 21, 34–38. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bodyim.2017.02.006
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