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Eggplants And Peaches: Understanding Emoji Usage On Grindr, Emeka E. Moses
Eggplants And Peaches: Understanding Emoji Usage On Grindr, Emeka E. Moses
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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 …