Digital Self and Digital Identity Quiz

Digital Self and Digital Identity

• Digital Self refers to the mask individuals put on to engage with the technological world, including social media and computerized technology.
• Digital Identity is the set of characteristics that identify a person within the internet, including personal information, online posts, and what others post about them.

True Self and False Self

• According to Donald Winnicot, there is a "true self" that is the instinctive core of one's personality, which must be nurtured and realized.
• There is also a "false self" that is established to defend the "true self" from insult and danger.
• The "true self" is complex and fragile, but it is the basis of oneself.

Elements of the Digital Self

• Online identity is like an investment, with people starting with a small amount of capital and developing it over time.
• Elements of the digital self include a person's digital belongings, such as videos, online messages, and social media statuses.

Development of Digital Self

• The idea of digital self-developed from the concept of the extended self, where possessions are considered extensions of the self.
• In the current generation, digital belongings are viewed as factors in molding the identity, making millennials "Digital Natives."

Why We Express Ourselves on Social Media

• We express ourselves on social media to meet the expectations of others, with over 50% of women editing their social media photos to look better.
• We want to boost our self-esteem, with people uploading photos and statuses to receive "likes" and positive feedback.
• We want to feel a sense of belonging, uploading things that are "down with the trend."
• We want to experience a bigger sense of freedom, expressing ourselves in any way we want without fear of physical judgment.
• We strive to be our ideal selves, using digital applications to improve our appearances and feel better about ourselves.