TRONDHEIM, NORWAY — New research says people on Tinder are interested in short-term relationships but aren't actually hooking up with others.

Researchers at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) surveyed more than 600 students on their social media activity and their sexual behaviors, and determined that the app is just a replacement for trying to hook up with strangers at a bar.

Researchers also observed how men and women typically use apps such as Tinder, and found that women typically spent more time on the app and took their time to consider each person they came across. In comparison, men were much more "efficient" in their approach, making faster decisions than women.

The researchers also noted that regardless of gender, most people used the app just for entertainment.