The impact of COVID-19 on dating

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.

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