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ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2023

Validation of the Polish Problematic Tinder Use Scale and Its Relationship with Safe Sex Behaviors.

Magdalena Liberacka-Dwojak, Yasser Khazaal, Monika Wiłkość-Dębczyńska, Daria Kukuła, Anna Chechłowska, Aleksandra Kozłowska, Nikola Przywitowska, Emilien Jeannot

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Article in International journal of environmental research and public health, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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Magdalena Liberacka-DwojakDepartment of Psychology, Kazimierz Wielki University, 85-064 Bydgoszcz, Poland.
Yasser KhazaalAddiction Medicine, Lausanne University Hospital and Lausanne University, 1015 Lausanne, Switzerland.ORCID 0000-0002-8549-6599
Monika Wiłkość-DębczyńskaDepartment of Psychology, Kazimierz Wielki University, 85-064 Bydgoszcz, Poland.
Daria KukułaDepartment of Psychology, Kazimierz Wielki University, 85-064 Bydgoszcz, Poland.ORCID 0000-0001-9933-3929
Anna ChechłowskaDepartment of Psychology, Kazimierz Wielki University, 85-064 Bydgoszcz, Poland.
Aleksandra KozłowskaDepartment of Psychology, Kazimierz Wielki University, 85-064 Bydgoszcz, Poland.
Nikola PrzywitowskaDepartment of Psychology, Kazimierz Wielki University, 85-064 Bydgoszcz, Poland.
Emilien JeannotAddiction Medicine, Lausanne University Hospital and Lausanne University, 1015 Lausanne, Switzerland.

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introductionOnline dating is a common phenomenon. The manageability and access of the application allows people to quickly reach many potential partners, which can increase risky sexual behaviors. The Problematic Tinder Use Scale (PTUS) was developed and validated in a Polish population by analyzing the reliability, validity, and factor structure of the responses given by Polish-speaking participants.

methodsTwo samples of adult Tinder users were recruited online. The first study aimed to perform the reliability coefficient Cronbach's, interrater analysis, exploratory, and confirmatory factor analysis. The second sample was recruited to investigate the factor structure by combining it with the Safe Sex Behavior Questionnaire (SSBQ). The sociodemographic data, such as hours of use and number of dates, were also investigated.

resultsThe Polish participants' responses to the PTUS (sample 1: N = 271, sample 2: N = 162) revealed the one-factor structure of the tool. The reliability of the measurement was α = 0.80. The construct validity was confirmed. The results showed a significant, negative, and weak correlation between the PTUS and SSBQ scores and their subscales: risky sexual behaviors (r = -0.18), condom use (r = -0.22), and avoidance of body fluids (r = -0.17). Moreover, the number of partners met in the real world had a statistically significant, moderate relationship with the PTUS scores.

conclusionsThe PTUS measurement is valid and reliable for the Polish population. The findings highlight the need for harm prevention strategies related to potentially addictive Tinder use, as well as the possible risky sexual behaviors associated with dating app use.

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Safe SexSexual BehaviorAdultHumansPolandPsychometricsReproducibility of ResultsRisk-TakingSurveys and Questionnairessex behaviorsTindervalidation scale

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PMCPMC10001579

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