"Nothing suggests that online dating services are worse to find potential romantic partners than a bar or the subway. But neither are better ", declared in early February Psychologists Eli Finkel and Benjamin Karney at The New York Times. They are two of the authors of a report published in Psychological Science in the Public Interest, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science (APS), which concludes that "there is little reason to believe that the algorithms support [the rules by which Establishing the fitness between individuals] are particularly effective. "
Finkel, a professor at Northwestern University, and colleagues describe as "dubious" science on which they say support the Internet matching services on their websites that speak of scientific methods of support and the like. "If you want dating sites claim that their matching algorithm is scientifically valid, it must adhere to the standards of science, which is something none of them has been fulfilled. In fact, our report concludes that it is unlikely that their algorithms can function even in principle, given the limitations of the procedures used to match that. "
The authors note that of online dating is "an industry of 1,000 million dollars and one of the few that are growing over a period of global recession." They are not specific, but the multi-billion figure refers only to the United States. Globally, it is estimated that the industry moves online matching 4,000 million dollars. Millions of people rely on these services to find her soul mate and devote time and place their hopes in a system they say is more effective than any other and is based on the latest psychological science when, in fact, is not so.
Cupid. Drawing: helix84. "If you and your partner fill in a online dating system, can not be matched for that service?" Finkel asked through social networks. "It is not only possible but likely. Consider this scenario: You and your spouse live in Denver and have both 35. If single, you may want to meet people from 30 to 40 years within 16 miles of where you live. In a Web site of the largest, will, for example, 2,000 people in the sex chosen age range. A selection algorithm can reduce these 2,000 candidates and 10 especially compatible with you. If the algorithm is effective, is spectacular. Here comes the problem: our review of available information on algorithms in use and 80 years of science of the relationships suggest that there is now no better than random algorithm. That means that the sample of 2,000 potential partners has been reduced to 10, but-and this is crucial-the process does not seem better than chance. Thus, the likelihood that the person is your spouse currently is among the 1,990 rejected are much larger than it is among the 10 selected. "
Crucial
When asked whether there might be a mathematical formula to identify couples who can push through uan long-term romantic relationship, Finkel and Karney responded in The New York Times: "We believe the answer is no." "To date, indicates Finkel in the press release of the APS-there is no evidence that any online matching algorithm works." One of the main problems for the authors, is that dating sites for their results are based solely on information provided by the candidates personality before they meet face to face and therefore not take into account aspects experts consider crucial to the success of a romantic relationship, and how the couple communicates and ability to overcome this difficult time.
"Study after study has shown that the ways in which couples discuss and attempt to resolve disagreements predict future satisfaction and whether or not it is likely that the relationship is broken," they write in the New York daily. By contrast, the authors emphasize that the research done so far have made clear that the similarity of personalities and tastes, something that affect dating services-is key to a successful relationship. "They say," We will find your soul mate. " It's a dramatic statement. Not what you are doing it, "We have ruled out the weirdos." That could be his motto. eHarmony: there are no freaks, "said Karney to Love, a Los Angeles Times blog. "So far, the sector has achieved outstanding effort. For years, the online dating industry has ignored the real science of relationships for unsubstantiated claims and buzzwords like consistency algorithm, which only scientific-sounding "judgment Finkel.
Experts advocate that will delve into the science of these services. "Scientists relations have much to offer those working in the front of the formation of romantic partners. In return, the online dating services offer researchers an unprecedented opportunity to test their theories and develop new ones with large samples of participants who are highly motivated to establish romantic relationships. This type of collaboration has produced important advances and applications in many other disciplinary "they write. Until then, you know, has the same chance of success when looking for a partner if you are a bar if you spend money and time in an online matching system.
Finkel, a professor at Northwestern University, and colleagues describe as "dubious" science on which they say support the Internet matching services on their websites that speak of scientific methods of support and the like. "If you want dating sites claim that their matching algorithm is scientifically valid, it must adhere to the standards of science, which is something none of them has been fulfilled. In fact, our report concludes that it is unlikely that their algorithms can function even in principle, given the limitations of the procedures used to match that. "
The authors note that of online dating is "an industry of 1,000 million dollars and one of the few that are growing over a period of global recession." They are not specific, but the multi-billion figure refers only to the United States. Globally, it is estimated that the industry moves online matching 4,000 million dollars. Millions of people rely on these services to find her soul mate and devote time and place their hopes in a system they say is more effective than any other and is based on the latest psychological science when, in fact, is not so.
Cupid. Drawing: helix84. "If you and your partner fill in a online dating system, can not be matched for that service?" Finkel asked through social networks. "It is not only possible but likely. Consider this scenario: You and your spouse live in Denver and have both 35. If single, you may want to meet people from 30 to 40 years within 16 miles of where you live. In a Web site of the largest, will, for example, 2,000 people in the sex chosen age range. A selection algorithm can reduce these 2,000 candidates and 10 especially compatible with you. If the algorithm is effective, is spectacular. Here comes the problem: our review of available information on algorithms in use and 80 years of science of the relationships suggest that there is now no better than random algorithm. That means that the sample of 2,000 potential partners has been reduced to 10, but-and this is crucial-the process does not seem better than chance. Thus, the likelihood that the person is your spouse currently is among the 1,990 rejected are much larger than it is among the 10 selected. "
Crucial
When asked whether there might be a mathematical formula to identify couples who can push through uan long-term romantic relationship, Finkel and Karney responded in The New York Times: "We believe the answer is no." "To date, indicates Finkel in the press release of the APS-there is no evidence that any online matching algorithm works." One of the main problems for the authors, is that dating sites for their results are based solely on information provided by the candidates personality before they meet face to face and therefore not take into account aspects experts consider crucial to the success of a romantic relationship, and how the couple communicates and ability to overcome this difficult time.
"Study after study has shown that the ways in which couples discuss and attempt to resolve disagreements predict future satisfaction and whether or not it is likely that the relationship is broken," they write in the New York daily. By contrast, the authors emphasize that the research done so far have made clear that the similarity of personalities and tastes, something that affect dating services-is key to a successful relationship. "They say," We will find your soul mate. " It's a dramatic statement. Not what you are doing it, "We have ruled out the weirdos." That could be his motto. eHarmony: there are no freaks, "said Karney to Love, a Los Angeles Times blog. "So far, the sector has achieved outstanding effort. For years, the online dating industry has ignored the real science of relationships for unsubstantiated claims and buzzwords like consistency algorithm, which only scientific-sounding "judgment Finkel.
Experts advocate that will delve into the science of these services. "Scientists relations have much to offer those working in the front of the formation of romantic partners. In return, the online dating services offer researchers an unprecedented opportunity to test their theories and develop new ones with large samples of participants who are highly motivated to establish romantic relationships. This type of collaboration has produced important advances and applications in many other disciplinary "they write. Until then, you know, has the same chance of success when looking for a partner if you are a bar if you spend money and time in an online matching system.
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