Identity Formation in a Digitally Mediated World

Kenneth Gergen's term 'MULTIPHRENIA' refers to the idea that there are numerous options for self-expression, which hinders identity formation.

Catfishing involves creating virtual relationships with real identities.

Abstraction in modern human experience is mainly related to physical properties when interacting with technology.

Augmented Reality allows users to interact creatively with the tangible world only.

Virtual Reality is a type of abstraction closely linked to real-life reality.

The concept of Hyperreality involves a clear distinction between the real and the unreal.

In social interaction, the front stage is where the performer can relax and be themselves.

Erving Goffman introduced the concept of 'impression management' to refer to manufacturing and presenting oneself positively in social interactions.

The setting in dramaturgical self refers to the activities in which an individual participates in front of others.

Appearance in the dramaturgical self is mainly focused on portraying the self's various statuses.

Off-stage interaction refers to when the performer gets to meet audience members while still maintaining their performance persona.

The back stage is where the performer's consciousness of the audience's expectations impacts the performance.