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51.5 percent said they believed Tinder was designed for hooking up, 33.5 percent said dating, and 15 percent meeting people.

The researchers then coded participants' responses into categories.

Only about 5 percent of those surveyed indicated that the desire for hookups was their main motivation for joining the site. The participants were also asked what was the purpose of Tinder.

When it came to people’s perceptions, not surprisingly, they were true to stereotype.

It's one of the most popular lifestyle apps with over 10 million daily active users.

For the uninitiated, Tinder is a mobile dating app that allows users to locate other singles in their geographic area. They can then start viewing photos of other users who match their age, gender, and location criteria.