New research published in the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships found that concerns about COVID-19 are associated with fear of being single and changes in partner preferences. During the lockdowns, individuals were asked to stay home and refrain from socializing face-to-face; however, there was an increased use of online dating services. Study author Cassandra Alexopoulos and her colleagues were interested in investigating whether the COVID-19 pandemic has altered romantic partner preferences. More specifically, the researchers wanted to confirm if the fear of being single is associ…
