William C Goedel

1 class of Medicine, Department of Population wellness, nyc University, ny, NY, usa

2 Worldwide Institute of Public Wellness, New York University, Nyc, NY, Usa

3 university of Arts and Science, Department of Sociology, nyc University, ny, NY, united states of america

Dustin T Duncan

1 class of Medicine, Department of Population wellness, ny University, ny, NY, united states of america

2 Worldwide Institute of Public Wellness, Ny University, Ny, NY, United States Of America

4 Center for Drug Use and HIV Research, university of Nursing, nyc University, ny, NY, united states of america

5 Population Center, Ny University, Nyc, NY, Usa

6 Center for Information Science, New York University, Nyc, NY, United States Of America

Abstract

Background

Geosocial-networking apps like Grindr have now been utilized increasingly among males who possess intercourse with males (MSM) to meet up partners that are anonymous. These mobile dating apps use international placement system technology to facilitate connections along with other users predicated on their present location. These brand brand new technologies have actually produced faster and simpler modes for males who possess intercourse with males to generally meet possible lovers predicated on attraction and real proximity.

Objective

The goal of this research is to explain geosocial-networking application usage and recent intimate actions of MSM when you look at the Atlanta metropolitan area that is statistical.

Techniques

Our test had been recruited from Grindr, the absolute most commonly used of the mobile apps among MSM, making use of broadcast advertising. Read More