W11: Cyberculture and Social Media Overview

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What is one of the primary benefits of cyberculture for shy or socially anxious individuals?

Enhanced communication skills in face-to-face interactions.

Increased physical presence in social settings.

Greater reliance on physical appearance.

Anonymity that allows for free expression. (correct)

Which personality traits are noted to benefit most from internet usage according to the document?

Extraversion and Neuroticism.

Introversion and Neuroticism. (correct)

Openness and Extraversion.

Agreeableness and Conscientiousness.

What phenomenon did Hussain & Griffiths (2008) find regarding online gamers?

They felt restricted from talking to strangers.

They preferred to play with their real-life avatars.

They avoided using avatars altogether.

They often engaged in gender swapping of avatars. (correct)

How do millennials differ from baby boomers in their internet usage according to generational differences?

Millennials use the internet primarily for leisure activities. Signup and view all the answers

What correlation was found regarding neuroticism and avatar selection?

Females with high neuroticism select the most attractive avatars. Signup and view all the answers

According to Liu & Baumeister, what personality trait is linked to all social networking site activities?

Narcissism. Signup and view all the answers

What trend is observed among extraverts in relation to social media usage?

Their use of social networking sites is directionally related to social extensions. Signup and view all the answers

Which personality traits are associated with smartphone use disorder according to Marengo's metanalysis?

High Neuroticism and Low Conscientiousness Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary risk factor for internet use disorders identified in the content?

High Neuroticism Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of adolescents report being cyberbullied?

20-40% Signup and view all the answers

Which personality trait is the strongest predictor of all antisocial online behavior, including cyberbullying?

Psychopathy Signup and view all the answers

What effect does online disinhibition have on social behavior according to the content?

It reduces visual cues for emotional reactions. Signup and view all the answers

Which group experiences the highest prevalence of cyberbullying according to the discussions?

Teens aged 13-17 Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of personality is least related to antisocial online behaviors?

Narcissism Signup and view all the answers

What is identified as a unique predictor of trolling behavior online?

Sadism Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Cyberculture refers to the social conditions created by widespread internet use.
82.7% of Australians utilize social media.
Facebook boasts over 1/3 of the global population as users.

Personality and Cyberculture

Cyberpsychology explores personality within cyberculture, encompassing online identity, catfishing, and online disorders.
The uses and gratification model suggests online media use caters to existing needs and desires.

Benefits of Cyberculture

Cyberculture offers a protective environment for shy or socially anxious individuals, allowing for greater control over interaction and reduced emphasis on physical appearance.
Individuals can create and explore multiple identities online.
Online anonymity empowers gamers to engage with strangers and explore different aspects of their identity.

Trait Approaches

Introversion and neuroticism might benefit most from internet features like anonymity and controlled interaction.
Non-neurotic extroverts associate their "real self" with face-to-face interactions, while neurotic introverts feel the same about internet interactions.
Introverts tend to select more attractive avatars, while high neuroticism correlates with a greater discrepancy between self and avatar.
Extraverts use social networking for social extension, demonstrating a weak correlation.

Generation Differences

Extraversion is associated with using the internet for social and leisure purposes, but this varies across generations.
Millennials primarily use the internet for leisure, whereas baby boomers and older generations lean towards using it for information and duty-based activities.

Extraversion and openness are strongly linked to social networking site (SNS) activity.
Narcissism is associated with all SNS behaviors, particularly in non-Western, non-individualistic cultures.

Problematic Internet Use

High neuroticism and low conscientiousness are linked to smartphone use disorder, Facebook use disorder, and problematic social media use.
Internet gaming disorder is associated with high neuroticism and low conscientiousness, extraversion, and agreeableness.

Limitations of Research

The field is relatively new, requiring validation of emerging concepts.
Most studies rely on cross-sectional data.
The lack of a standardized definition and measurement of terms like “smartphone use disorder" makes comparisons complex.

Darker Sides of Cyberculture

Cyberaggression refers to intentional harm via the internet.
Cyberbullying involves repeated aggression online, often targeting appearance and academic achievement.
Cyberbullying can lead to social anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts in victims.
The online disinhibition effect describes the reduction of social inhibitions online, leading to both benign and toxic behavior.

Dark Triad and Cyberaggression

All dark triad traits (narcissism, psychopathy, Machiavellianism) are linked to cyberbullying.
Psychopathy strongly predicts cyberbullying and cyber-aggression.
The Dark Tetrad (Dark Triad and sadism) is associated with online trolling, with sadism emerging as a unique predictor.

Personality and Antisocial Online Behavior

Psychopathy consistently predicts antisocial online behavior.
Narcissism exhibits the weakest association with antisocial online behavior compared to other Dark Tetrad traits.

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Explore the world of cyberculture and its relationship with social media. This quiz delves into topics such as online identity, personality traits within digital interactions, and the benefits that cyberculture provides individuals, especially those who are shy or socially anxious. Test your knowledge on how the internet shapes social engagement and personal expression.