"The Dating Game:" Using Speed Dating in the College Classroom. Issue 3 (2nd July 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Jones, Megan M.; Ritter, Lacey J.
• Is Part Of: College teaching. Volume 68:Issue 3(2020)
• Page Start: 105
• Page End: 111
• Publication Date: 2020-07-02
• Subjects: Dating game -- class activity -- marriage and family -- social awareness; College teaching -- Periodicals; 378.1205
• DOI: 10.1080/87567555.2020.1752615
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 8756-7555

Abstract

Abstract: This article describes and evaluates an in-class activity and discussion called "The Dating Game, " which resembles the speed-dating process in modern, love-based societies. Activity effectiveness was analyzed through post-activity responses from students at three schools (N = 126) and course evaluations (N = 54). Data suggest this activity helps students understand dating-themed lecture material, as well as more abstract concepts like social interaction and impression management. Additional benefits include: (1) an opportunity for students to become acquainted toward the beginning of a semester; and (2) increased levels of awareness of classmates' social locations, leading to better conversation and interpersonal activities.