Last year, it was announced that the online dating for mature people over age 50 and older increased by an impressive 40%. In fact, older than 50 years is the fastest growing group of users on the Internet dating site according to a study of the industry.
This has led to an incredible increase in sites that cater exclusively to offer over 50 demographic dating services mature . Sites vary directly calling itself " main data + 50 " to a more refined and romantic "Find Love Again ' marketing approach. What is evident is the large number of these sites for 50 people , in addition to looking for a match in the sky.
But why is it 50 + so popular?
One reason is the growing number of internet users over fifty years . Is the most common to describe this group have become more accustomed to the use of term information technology " silver surfers ." It has even been said that in some cases even spend more time on their computers 18 demographic -24 This growing trend has led to increased use of websites of online shopping, Internet banking and social networks - . where people over 50 can stay in constant contact with family members or people living outside .
In fact, the increased use of the Internet has opened new avenues of communication never available for seniors . Therefore, this use has led to greater autonomy and self-esteem .
Another study analyzing the brain functions of older people using the web , found that the use of computers has increased nerve function for this age group .
In addition to the new research, based on a survey of nearly 8000 men and mature over fifty shows that regular users of social networking sites are almost a third less likely women to be diagnosed with depression compared to non- users thirds . Apparently , online communication may make you happier .
Is this the main reason?
Or is it possible that online dating can be popular for another reason , perhaps? Maybe it is the intelligence?Raymond Cattell , the eminent psychologist, says there are two types of intelligence : fluid and crystallized . Fluid intelligence is the ability to apply logic to solve problems, crystallized intelligence refers to knowledge gained through experience . It has been shown that crystallized intelligence improves with age, and the knowledge gained in the last years of the life of a person is better . Wisdom strengthens the skills and techniques easier and verbal negotiation.
Does this help to explain the increase in online dating for people over fifty years ? Are they just better than the younger because of their greater wisdom and people skills ? You know how to manage the challenges of finding a better than younger potential partner? Son ? Smarter when it comes to romance online? You know the result ?
