Safe Online Dating Advocates - SODA

🌸For the last few posts, we've been learning what to look for. This post will give you the opposite of that to counterbalance the dynamics.

Here are some pointers on how to place and pace yourself in this online dating setup.

🌸Is your online dating a parade of red flags 🚩?

🚦Here's your guide to finding the green ones instead:

️🌸Swipe right on safety! Learn essential tips for a secure and positive online dating experience.

📍Here's what you need to know:

✅Risk awareness
✅Choose a trustworthy site
✅Be honest!
✅Do not overshare
✅Do not hesitate to report (block and unfollow) someone

📖Source: This information is based on a review of credible up-to-date research studies and articles we cited for your reference.

🔎Checklist source: Borchert, A., & Heisel, M. (2022). The role of trustworthiness facets for developing social media applications: A structured literature review. Information, 13(1), 34.

🌸Did you miss out on today's safe online dating infographic exhibition?

Don't worry, we've got you covered! Check out this summary for an idea of what you missed.

🌸Here's a glimpse into the insightful infographics showcased today at the UPV TLRC!

Big thanks to everyone who made today's exhibition a success!

📜 Why You Need to Know About Safe Online Dating?

🔑Remember "ligaw," the traditional Filipino courtship (Cambay et al., 2017) filled with family introductions, kilig moments, and commitment talks? These days, there's a new player in the game: online dating! While it's super convenient (hello, swiping right!), it's important to remember that not everyone online is there for "Ikaw at Ako" forever.

Filipino youngsters are using online dating more for exploring and having fun, which is cool! But being new to the scene can also mean being more vulnerable to online risks (Merza & Cortez Jr, 2024). Think "harassment" and "drama" – not exactly the kind of "kilig" you're looking for, right?

This shift highlights the need for safety education, particularly for teenagers and young adults who may be subject to the "online nasties"👁👄👁

Our project is about empowering young Filipinos to navigate online dating safely and confidently with a heart. We'll be talking about what laws and measures are there, the risks of online dating, and more; basically be a dating pro (without the heartbreak!)

Here are some pointers you need to look out for:

📣 Calling all singles (and even those who are happily coupled up)!

Want to up your game in the online dating world?

📍 Head over to UPV TLRC today for an infographic exhibition all about safe online dating!

This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to interact, learn, and view our eye-catching display as our advocacy project in the Media Psych course, and it's packed with essential tips and tricks to navigate the online dating scene securely and confidently.

Don't miss out! This exhibition is only happening today at UPV TLRC. See you there!

🌸Bonus tip: Spread the word further by sharing this event on social media using the hashtag

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💡: Online dating is increasingly popular in the Philippines, with 40% of Filipinos using dating apps (Tinder being the most common) (Balita, 2022).

While convenient for finding partners beyond your area, online dating comes with privacy and safety risks. Despite the risks, Filipinos see online dating as a way to explore relationships (43%) and find committed partners (53%) (Abad’s, 2022). Are you one of those who took the risk para sa love, exploration, or whatnot?

🥇If you know or used at least 3 out of these things in our online dating starter pack, congratulations you are a true online dater 💗💯🔥🌸