Is online dating on the decline? In this episide we take a look at who is dating online, why, and what they're getting out of it (and a little bit on what they would rather not be getting out of it!).

This is Nicola's area of research so it turned into a two part episode! Next time we'll get into the darker side of online dating - but this episode we're looking at some of the positives!

Support resources If you have been affected by the content of this episode in any way, the supports at the link below may be of assistance. If you are not in Ireland, please seek supports local to you. Irish Health Service Executive mental health supports

Key studies: PEW Internet Online Dating report Douglas Zytko & colleagues - Supporting Women in Online Dating with a Messaging Interface that Improves their Face-to-Face Meeting Decisions

Are we addicted to our devices? In this episode we focus on addiction, when it is and isn't the right term to use. We look at our screen use, gaming and when or how we use our phones to identify problematic behaviour.

In this episode we focus on moral panics about technology use and how this is driven by media reporting and societal discourse. We break down the actual research behind some of these panics, and look at what we do know about how tech is impacting us.