234 Questions
Which app was originally designed to connect men who have sex with men?
Grindr
What challenges do Grindr users face with managing their identity?
Struggle with disclosing offline identities
What do Grindr users desire when using the app?
Casual sex
Which three affordances of social media were discussed in the research on self-presentation?
Anonymity, persistence, and visibility
What is the impact of other-generated content on social media users' self-presentation content?
It is mediated by how users choose to manage such content
What is the moderating effect of context collapse on the relationship between goals and self-presentation content?
It was one of the themes discussed in the research
Which theorist attempted to adapt traditional self-presentation theories into mediated environments?
Meyrowitz
What has limited the capacity for highly controlled, selective self-presentation on social media?
Increased opportunities for others to contribute content
What is a significant predictor of social media attachment and addiction?
Fulfilling the need for self-presentation
What is an example of an affordance of social media channels that contributes to impression management?
Sharing
Which of the following is a key variable that impacts self-presentation in social media?
Technological and social affordances
What is one way in which social media has changed the game of self-presentation?
Increased anonymity for users
What is the impact of the composition of an impression manager's audience across social media platforms?
It varies and often complicates self-presentation goals
What is the main focus of the text?
The impact of social media on self-presentation
Which factor makes selective self-presentation especially difficult in social media?
The invisible nature of the audience
What are the unique variables that should be integrated into prevailing theories and models of self-presentation in social media?
The management of content from others and the merging of various social networks
What is the purpose of the paper mentioned in the text?
To examine the elements of self-presentation on social media platforms
Which themes were identified as dominant in the literature and were focused on in the review?
The moderating effects of social media affordances and perceived audience
What are the three structural affordances that may be significant to self-presentation in social media?
Anonymity, persistence, visibility
What does self-verification theory propose about social actors?
They dismiss or reframe disconfirming feedback
Which social media platform was mentioned in the text as affording high anonymity for its users?
Tumblr
What did Leavitt's qualitative study find about reddit users and anonymity?
They were more likely to use throwaway accounts under conditions of more perceived anonymity
Which term refers to the characteristics that social media users consider when deciding what content to post?
Affordances
According to self-verification theory, what is important for determining the effectiveness of self-presentation on social media?
The reactions of others to a performance
What is the main difference between self-presentation and self-disclosure?
Self-presentation involves controlling images of self, while self-disclosure involves revealing personal information
What are the three possible audiences identified by Schlenker who may witness one's efforts at self-presentation?
Interactants, imagined audiences, and presenters
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an affordance of social media that influences self-presentation?
Authenticity
What is the term used to describe the impact of other-generated content on social media users' self-presentation content?
Social validation
Which of the following is a significant predictor of social media users' self-presentation?
Anonymity
What is the main challenge faced by Grindr users in terms of managing their identity?
Disclosing their offline identities
What is the purpose of location-based 'hookup' apps like Grindr?
To connect men who have sex with men
What is the desire expressed by Grindr users when using the app?
To be seen by co-situated others
What is the impact of social media on self-presentation?
Increased opportunities and challenges
What are the three key variables that impact self-presentation in social media?
Affordances, audience composition, and managing content
What is the main focus of the research on self-presentation in social media?
The need for a comprehensive theory of self-presentation
How has social media changed the game of self-presentation?
Decreased anonymity and increased context collapse
Which term refers to the characteristics that social media users consider when deciding what content to post?
Self-presentation
What is the impact of other-generated content on social media users' self-presentation content?
It enhances their self-presentation
Which three affordances of social media were discussed in the research on self-presentation?
Text-based environment, pictures, and location check-ins
What are the unique variables that should be integrated into prevailing theories and models of self-presentation in social media?
Other-generated content and self-disclosure
What is one way in which social media has impacted self-presentation?
Limited control over self-presentation
What is a key variable that impacts self-presentation in social media?
The affordances of social media channels
Which theorist attempted to adapt traditional self-presentation theories into mediated environments?
Meyrowitz
What is one of the challenges faced by Grindr users in managing their identity?
Decreased anonymity
What is the purpose of the paper mentioned in the text?
To review the literature of online self-presentation on social media
What are the three dominant themes impacting self-presentation in social media?
Affordances, other-generated content, and context collapse
Which theorist attempted to adapt traditional self-presentation theories into mediated environments?
Goffman
What is the impact of other-generated content on social media users' self-presentation content?
It can influence how social media users present themselves online
Which of the following is NOT an affordance of social media channels that may impact self-presentation?
Interactivity
According to self-verification theory, how do social actors respond to disconfirming feedback about their self-presentation?
They dismiss or reframe the feedback to preserve their sense of self
Which social media platform was mentioned as affording high anonymity for its users?
Tumblr
What are the three structural affordances of social media that may be significant to self-presentation?
Anonymity, persistence, visibility
Which of the following challenges do Grindr users often face when using the app?
Disclosing their offline identities
What is the main purpose of location-based 'hookup' apps like Grindr?
To facilitate casual sex
What is one of the unique challenges introduced by location-based 'hookup' apps like Grindr?
Managing identity
What is the term used to describe the integration of networks of varying intimacy levels in social media friend lists?
Context collapse
Which theorist attempted to adapt traditional self-presentation theories into mediated environments?
Meyrowitz
What is the impact of other-generated content on social media users' self-presentation content?
It is more influential than the users' own posts
What is a significant predictor of social media attachment and addiction?
Fulfilling the need for self-presentation
What are the three significant context and audience variables that were conceptualized in the model discussed in the text?
Anonymity, persistence, and visibility
What is the impact of other-generated content on social media users' self-presentation content, as mentioned in the text?
It is mediated by how they choose to manage such content
What are the three dominant themes concerning self-presentation in social media identified in the literature and focused on in the review?
Affordances of social media, impact of other-generated content, and moderating effect of context collapse
What is the term used to describe the characteristics that social media users consider when deciding what content to post?
Self-presentation
What is the impact of social media on self-presentation?
It has made self-presentation more challenging
What are the three structural affordances of social media that may be significant to self-presentation?
Text-based environment, location check-ins, and pictures
Which theorist attempted to adapt traditional self-presentation theories into mediated environments?
Goffman
What is the purpose of this paper?
To review the literature of online self-presentation in an effort to organize research findings
What are the three dominant themes impacting self-presentation in social media?
Affordances, other-generated content, and context collapse
What are the unique variables that should be integrated into prevailing theories and models of self-presentation in social media?
Management of content from others and context collapse
What is the impact of other-generated content on social media users' self-presentation content?
It leads to more strategic self-presentation
What is the impact of social media on self-presentation?
Social media has made self-presentation more challenging and complicated.
What is the main focus of the text?
The theory of self-presentation in the hypermedia age.
What are the unique variables that should be integrated into prevailing theories and models of self-presentation in social media?
Affordances, managing content generated by others, and audience composition.
What is the impact of other-generated content on social media users' self-presentation content?
Other-generated content can hinder social media users' self-presentation content.
Which of the following is NOT an affordance of social media that may impact self-presentation?
Interactivity
According to self-verification theory, what do social actors do when faced with disconfirming feedback about their self-presentation?
They dismiss or reframe the feedback
Which social media platform affords high anonymity for its users, allowing them to establish and use alternate identities?
What is the impact of other-generated content on social media users' self-presentation content?
It influences users to present themselves in a more positive light
What are the three significant context and audience variables that were conceptualized in the model of self-presentation in social media?
Anonymity, persistence, and visibility
What is the impact of other-generated content, such as likes, comments, tags, and shares, on social media users' self-presentation?
It mediates their self-presentation content
What is the moderating effect of context collapse on the relationship between goals and self-presentation content?
It affects the relationship between goals and self-presentation content
What is the term used to describe the integration of various aspects of life within social media friend lists?
Context collapse
What is the impact of increased context collapse on self-presentation in social media?
It limits the capacity for selective self-presentation
According to warranting theory, what may be more influential on observers' impressions of social media users?
The attractiveness of users' friends
What is one of the challenges faced by Grindr users in terms of managing their identity?
Decreased anonymity
What are the three key variables that impact self-presentation in social media?
Audience composition, managing content generated by others, and affordances
What is the impact of social media on self-presentation?
It has made self-presentation more difficult due to increased context collapse
Which social media platform was mentioned as affording high anonymity for its users?
Yik Yak
What is the moderating effect of context collapse on the relationship between goals and self-presentation content?
It weakens the relationship between goals and self-presentation content
Which of the following is a challenge faced by Grindr users in managing their identity?
Struggling with disclosing offline identities
What is the main purpose of location-based 'hookup' apps like Grindr?
To facilitate casual sex
What unique challenges do location-based 'hookup' apps like Grindr introduce with managing identity?
Struggling with disclosing offline identities
Which of the following is NOT a unique variable that should be integrated into prevailing theories and models of self-presentation in social media?
Selective self-presentation
What is the impact of other-generated content on social media users' self-presentation content?
It enhances their self-presentation content
What are the three dominant themes concerning self-presentation in social media identified in the literature and focused on in the review?
Affordances, other-generated content, and context collapse
What is the purpose of location-based 'hookup' apps like Grindr?
To facilitate social networking
Which term refers to the process of controlling images of oneself to others?
Self-presentation
What is the main focus of self-presentation on social media?
Testing self-conceptions for varying audiences
What is the impact of audience perception on self-presentation on social media?
It determines the effectiveness of one's self-presentation
What are the three possible audiences in self-presentation on social media?
Interactants, imagined audiences, and presenters
What are the three affordances of social media that may impact self-presentation?
Anonymity, persistence, visibility
What did Leavitt's qualitative study find about reddit users and anonymity?
Reddit users established alternate identities for anonymous posting
What did the survey of almost 200 adults in the U.S. reveal about Tumblr users and self-presentation?
Tumblr users perceived high amounts of anonymity and less constraint with self-presentation
What is the main focus of self-verification theory?
Preserving one's sense of self by dismissing or reframing disconfirming feedback
Which of the following is a challenge faced by Grindr users in managing their identity?
Perceived stigma
What is the main purpose of location-based 'hookup' apps like Grindr?
To facilitate casual sex
What is the impact of other-generated content on social media users' self-presentation content?
It can influence self-presentation
What is the main focus of Goffman's dramaturgical perspective?
The role of face-to-face performance in self-presentation
Which of the following is NOT a significant context and audience variable that impacts self-presentation in social media?
Authenticity
What is one way in which social media has changed self-presentation?
Decreased control over self-presentation
What is the moderating effect of context collapse on the relationship between goals and self-presentation content?
It weakens the relationship
What is the impact of other-generated content on social media users' self-presentation?
It is more influential than users' own posts
What impact does other-generated content have on social media users' self-presentation content?
It enhances self-presentation
What is the term used to describe the integration of various aspects of life within social media friend lists?
Network integration
According to self-verification theory, why are the reactions of others to a performance important?
To confirm one's self-conception
What is the term used to describe the characteristics that social media users consider when deciding what content to post?
Other-generated content
What are the two dimensions of self-concept?
Actual self and ideal self
What is the term used to describe the integration of networks of varying intimacy levels in social media friend lists?
Interactants
What is the purpose of this paper?
To examine the elements of self-presentation on social media platforms
What are the three dominant themes impacting self-presentation in social media?
Affordances, other-generated content, and context collapse
What is the impact of other-generated content on social media users' self-presentation content?
It leads to more strategic self-presentation content
Which theorist attempted to adapt traditional self-presentation theories into mediated environments?
Goffman
Which of the following is an example of a structural affordance of social media?
The appearance of messages easily in search results or newsfeeds
What is the main focus of self-verification theory?
The preservation of one's sense of self by dismissing or reframing disconfirming feedback
Which social media platform was mentioned as affording high anonymity for its users?
What are the three significant context and audience variables that were conceptualized in the model discussed in the text?
Location-based identity, anonymity, and personal anonymity
What are the three key variables that impact self-presentation in social media?
Audience composition, managing content generated by others, and affordances
What is the moderating effect of context collapse on self-presentation in social media?
It strengthens the relationship between goals and self-presentation content
What is the impact of other-generated content on social media users' self-presentation content?
It increases users' desire for self-presentation
What are the affordances of social media that influence self-presentation?
Visibility, persistence, and context collapse
Which of the following is a challenge faced by Grindr users in managing their identity?
Struggle with disclosing offline identities
What is one of the unique challenges introduced by location-based 'hookup' apps like Grindr?
Perceived stigma
What is the main purpose of location-based 'hookup' apps like Grindr?
To facilitate casual sex
What are the three affordances of social media discussed in the research on self-presentation?
Anonymity, persistence, and visibility
What is the moderating effect of context collapse on the relationship between goals and self-presentation content?
It influences how goals are expressed in self-presentation content
What is the impact of other-generated content, such as likes, comments, tags, and shares, on social media users' self-presentation content?
It influences the content that users choose to share
What is the term used to describe the integration of networks of varying intimacy levels in social media friend lists?
Context collapse
What is the impact of other-generated content on social media users' self-presentation content?
It is more influential than the users' own posts
Which theorist attempted to adapt traditional self-presentation theories into mediated environments?
Meyrowitz
What is the main focus of self-verification theory?
The desire for others to perceive and evaluate oneself accurately
What is the term used to describe the process of controlling images of oneself to others?
Self-presentation
What is the impact of audience perception on self-presentation on social media?
Audience perception determines the effectiveness of self-presentation
What are the three possible audiences who may bear witness to one's efforts at self-presentation?
Interactants, imagined audiences, and presenters
What are the two dimensions of self-concept mentioned in the text?
Actual self and ideal self
What are the three structural affordances of social media that may be significant to self-presentation?
Anonymity, persistence, visibility
What did Leavitt's (2015) qualitative study find about reddit users and anonymity?
Reddit users were more likely to use throwaway accounts under conditions of more perceived anonymity
According to Bayer et al. (2020), what may help researchers synthesize findings across studies, time periods, and specific social media platforms?
An affordance approach
What is one way in which scholars can build upon past research findings amid evolving social media channels and features?
Focusing on affordances
Which of the following is NOT a key variable that impacts self-presentation in social media?
Anonymity
What is the moderating effect of context collapse on the relationship between goals and self-presentation content?
It weakens the relationship between goals and self-presentation content
According to self-verification theory, how do social actors respond to disconfirming feedback about their self-presentation?
They seek further feedback to validate their self-presentation
What is the purpose of location-based 'hookup' apps like Grindr?
To connect users for casual sexual encounters
What is the purpose of the paper mentioned in the text?
To review the literature of online self-presentation
What are the three dominant themes impacting self-presentation in social media?
Affordances, other-generated content, and context collapse
What is the impact of social media on self-presentation?
It makes selective self-presentation especially difficult
What is the moderating effect of context collapse on the relationship between goals and self-presentation content?
It affects how one's identity goal influences chosen self-presentation content
Which of the following is a challenge faced by Grindr users when it comes to managing their identity?
Struggling with disclosing offline identities
What is the main purpose of location-based 'hookup' apps like Grindr?
To connect men who have sex with men
What is one of the unique challenges introduced by location-based 'hookup' apps like Grindr?
Dealing with perceived stigma
What is the term used to describe the process of controlling images of oneself to others?
Self-presentation
What is the term used to describe the integration of various aspects of life within social media friend lists?
Network integration
What is the moderating effect of context collapse on the relationship between goals and self-presentation content?
It weakens the relationship
Which themes were identified as dominant in the literature and were focused on in the review?
Self-presentation, context collapse, and network integration
What is the term used to describe the phenomenon of online users carefully constructing their self-presentation?
Impression management
What are the three key variables that impact self-presentation in social media, as identified in the literature review?
Affordances, managing content generated by others, and audience composition
What is the impact of social media on self-presentation, as discussed in the text?
Social media provides increased opportunities and challenges for self-presentation
What is one way in which social media has changed self-presentation, as mentioned in the text?
Increased anonymity for users
What is the term used to describe the integration of various aspects of life within social media friend lists?
Context collapse
What is the main focus of Goffman's dramaturgical perspective?
The face-to-face performance of the self
What is the impact of audience perception on self-presentation on social media?
Audience perception is influenced by the attractiveness of social media users' friends
What are the three key variables that impact self-presentation in social media?
Anonymity, contributions of others, and context collapse
What is the purpose of this paper?
To examine the elements of self-presentation on social media platforms
What are the three dominant themes impacting self-presentation in social media?
Affordances, other-generated content, and context collapse
What is the impact of other-generated content on social media users' self-presentation content?
It influences users to present themselves in a way that aligns with others' content
What is the moderating effect of context collapse on the relationship between goals and self-presentation content?
Context collapse weakens the relationship between goals and self-presentation content
What are the three affordances of social media discussed in the research on self-presentation?
Anonymity, persistence, and visibility
What is the moderating effect of context collapse on the relationship between goals and self-presentation content?
It influences the way goals are perceived and pursued in self-presentation on social media
What is the impact of other-generated content on social media users' self-presentation content?
It is mediated by how users choose to manage such content
Which of the following is NOT an affordance of social media that may impact self-presentation?
Exclusivity
What is one way in which scholars can build upon past research findings amid evolving social media channels and features?
By examining the moderating effects of social media affordances
What did Leavitt's (2015) qualitative study find about reddit users and anonymity?
Reddit users were more likely to use throwaway accounts under conditions of more perceived anonymity
What are the three structural affordances of social media that may be significant to self-presentation?
Anonymity, persistence, visibility
Which of the following is NOT a significant context and audience variable that impacts self-presentation in social media?
Authenticity
What is the moderating effect of context collapse on the relationship between goals and self-presentation content?
It weakens the relationship
What is the impact of other-generated content on social media users' self-presentation content?
It depends on how users manage such content
What is one way in which social media has changed self-presentation, as mentioned in the text?
Decreased control over self-presentation
Which theorist attempted to adapt traditional self-presentation theories into mediated environments?
Meyrowitz
What is a significant predictor of social media attachment and addiction?
Fulfilling the need for self-presentation
What is the impact of other-generated content on social media users' self-presentation content, as discussed in the text?
It is more influential than users' own posts
Which of the following challenges do Grindr users often face when it comes to managing their offline identities?
Dealing with perceived stigma
What is the main purpose of location-based 'hookup' apps like Grindr?
To facilitate casual sex
What is one of the unique challenges introduced by location-based 'hookup' apps like Grindr in terms of managing identity?
Limited control over online persona
Which of the following is NOT a structural affordance of social media?
Intimacy
What is the impact of anonymity on self-presentation performance?
It leads to less constraint with self-presentation
What is the main purpose of location-aware apps like Yik Yak?
To promote local group identity
What is the purpose of examining the affordances of social media channels?
To synthesize findings across studies
Which of the following is NOT an affordance of social media that may impact self-presentation?
Context collapse
What is the term used to describe the integration of networks of varying intimacy levels in social media friend lists?
Context collapse
What is the moderating effect of context collapse on the relationship between goals and self-presentation content?
It weakens the relationship
What are the three key variables that impact self-presentation in social media?
Affordances, managing content generated by others, audience composition
What is the purpose of this paper?
To review the literature on online self-presentation
What are the three dominant themes impacting self-presentation in social media?
Affordances, other-generated content, and context collapse
What is the moderating effect of social media affordances and perceived audience on self-presentation content?
They amplify the effects of self-presentation motive on identity performance
What are the unique variables that should be integrated into prevailing theories and models of self-presentation?
Management of content from others and context collapse
Which of the following is NOT a strategy that social actors can use to manage and respond to content in self-presentation on social media?
Tagging and commenting on others' content
According to self-verification theory, what is the role of others' reactions to a performance in self-conception?
They are important contributors to self-conception
What are the multidimensional images of the self known as?
Actual self and ideal self
What is the distinction between self-disclosure and self-presentation?
Self-disclosure involves revealing personal information while self-presentation involves controlling images of self
Which of the following is a challenge faced by Grindr users when it comes to managing their offline identities?
Perceived stigma
What is the main purpose of location-based 'hookup' apps like Grindr?
To facilitate casual sex
What unique challenges do location-based 'hookup' apps like Grindr introduce with managing identity?
Perceived stigma
What is the term used to describe the integration of networks of varying intimacy levels in social media friend lists?
Context collapse
What are the affordances of social media that influence self-presentation?
Anonymity and control over self-presentation
What is the impact of other-generated content on social media users' self-presentation content?
It is more influential than users' own posts
What is the purpose of this paper?
To explore the impact of social media on self-presentation
What are the three significant context and audience variables that were conceptualized in the model of self-presentation in social media?
Anonymity, persistence, and visibility
What is the impact of other-generated content, such as likes, comments, tags, and shares, on social media users' self-presentation content?
It mediates the relationship between other-generated content and self-presentation content
What is the term used to describe the impact of social media affordances on self-presentation in social media?
Affordance effects
What is the purpose of this paper?
To examine the elements of self-presentation on social media platforms
What are the three dominant themes impacting self-presentation in social media?
Affordances, other-generated content, and context collapse
What is the moderating effect of context collapse on the relationship between goals and self-presentation content?
It weakens the relationship between goals and self-presentation content
What is the impact of other-generated content on social media users' self-presentation content?
It has a positive impact on social media users' self-presentation content
What are the three structural affordances of social media that may impact self-presentation?
Anonymity, persistence, and visibility
Which social media platform affords high anonymity for its users?
What is the impact of anonymity on self-presentation performance?
It leads to less constraint with self-presentation
What is the main focus of self-verification theory?
Social actors responding to disconfirming feedback about their self-presentation
What are the three key variables that impact self-presentation in social media, as identified in the literature review?
Affordances, managing content generated by others, and audience composition
What is the moderating effect of context collapse on the relationship between self-presentation goals and self-presentation content?
It impacts and often complicates the attainment of self-presentation goals
What is the impact of other-generated content on social media users' self-presentation content?
Social media users respond to content provided by others in an effort to manage their online image
What is the purpose of the paper mentioned in the text?
To review the existing literature on self-presentation in social media and identify research opportunities
Which of the following is NOT a strategy for managing and responding to content on social media?
Tagging and commenting on others' content
According to self-verification theory, what do people desire in relation to their self-conceptions and the reactions of others?
To be validated by others
What is the term used to describe the images of the self that individuals develop, including characteristics they possess and characteristics they wish to have?
Self-concept
What is the term used to describe the actual people who receive one's self-presentation messages?
Interactants
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