本文旨在探討運用「習慣領域學說」來推展並解析「模擬約會」活動的可行性及有效性。研究設計乃採用杜威博士的「做中學」為理論基礎，運用「行動導向學習」為研究途徑。 實施中，交大192位男女學生上網公開徵求約會夥伴，自行規劃約會地點行程、準備小驚喜、研擬約會聊天話題等，乃造成交大校園一股風潮。其中，部分同學並將模擬約會心得上網參加徵文比賽，甚至將約會行程影片公佈於網站上，引起各種媒體爭相報導。 研究發現顯示：「模擬約會」活動確能鼓勵大學男女青年走出「宅男」、「宅女」的生活習性，積極參與學習實體性的人際溝通技巧；而「習慣領域學說」的理念與法則應用在「模擬約會」活動上，確有正面的效益。 研究結論中建議：大學中相關課程宜設計類似「模擬約會」活動，以增強下一代的生涯競爭優勢。

This paper aims to apply theory of "habitual domains" to analyze the feasibility and effectiveness of "dating simulation" activities among university students. The research project is inspired by John Dewey’s "learning by doing " as the theoretical basis, and the use of "action-oriented learning" approach for the study. The participants, 192 male and female students at A National University in Taiwan, solicited a call for simulated dating partners with specific trip plan, surprise gifts, and chatting theme, via online advertisement, a common way on university campus. After the simulated online dating activities, participants were asked to share their experience by joining a writing competition, or releasing their on-site videotaping record on line, which attracted a variety of local news coverage. Research findings show that" dating simulation "activities can play a positive role in facilitating student communication and interpersonal skills which is preliminary for dating willingness and competence. The theory of "habitual domains" can facilitate "dating simulation" activities, by playing a surrogate role to encourage university students to come out of the "otaku" living style, and participate more in the society.