The Impact Of COVID-19 On Dating

Research Question

What kind of dating will campus couples choose when the campus shut down due to strict covid-19 prevention and control measures?

Do couples choose to go to the library for a date?

Research Purpose.

The purpose of this study is to determine whether campus lock down or social distancing due to covid-19 affected couples choice of dating place.

Research Theory

Choice theory

Choice theory posits behaviours we choose are central to our existence. Our behaviour (choices) are driven by five genetically driven needs:survival, love and belonging, freedom,fun and power.(Glasser,1998)

Hypothesis

Campus shut down is a positive influence, couples can date in the library for longer time, and can motivate them to study.

Campus shutdown is a negative influence, and long-term campus shutdown will make couples feel stale and even lead to breakup.

Variables

Independent Variables

social distance,weather, grade

Data type: Categorical data (questionnaire)

Dependent Variables

date place selection