Run clubs are the new dating apps for Australians
REPORT
17 Jul 2024
Run clubs are the new dating apps for Australians

Run clubs are gaining popularity in Australia as a milder way to socialise, fostering connections and friendships better than conventional events. This trend reflects a cultural shift, blending fitness enthusiasm with a solution to digital isolation and fulfilling the need for genuine social bonds.

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Meg Elkins is a behavioural and applied economist with research interests in both societal and cultural economics. Her research links economic impacts and how our information biases impact decision-making. Meg is a member of the Behavioural Business Lab and the Centre for International Development. She is a regular commentator for TV, radio, and print on behavioural issues and decision-making processes.

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