One in five matches on dating app Tinder are between people of the same gender in the US and UK. However, new research has found that young LGBT+ people are far more likely to be out online than they are ‘in real life’ (IRL).
The research looked at people aged 18 to 25 – Gen Z – and found they wanted to be their authentic selves. Despite this, 41% of non-binary young people and 78% of trans young people are open about their identity online but not in real life.
Overall almost two-thirds of Gen Z (61%) say they find it difficult to be themselves openly. Meanwhile just 13% are out to IRL family and friends.
The survey also demonstrated that Gen Z uses dating apps for self-discovery. Well over half (68%) of the 18 to 25-year-olds said dating