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Which component of digital identity is most directly shaped by an individual's engagement with online communities and professional networking?
Which component of digital identity is most directly shaped by an individual's engagement with online communities and professional networking?
- Personal Data
- Career Identity (correct)
- Online Social Presence
- Online Reputation and Digital Trace
How does online disinhibition impact an individual's behavior in virtual environments compared to face-to-face interactions?
How does online disinhibition impact an individual's behavior in virtual environments compared to face-to-face interactions?
- It encourages more constrained and careful self-expression due to heightened awareness of social norms.
- It results in individuals acting more freely and expressing themselves with less constraint. (correct)
- It causes individuals to strictly adhere to their real-world identities to avoid online discrepancies.
- It leads to decreased relaxation and increased anxiety, inhibiting natural behavior.
What is the primary risk associated with disclosing excessive amounts of personal data online?
What is the primary risk associated with disclosing excessive amounts of personal data online?
- Increased accuracy in the perception of one's identity by others.
- Potential exposure to identity theft, cyberbullying, or online harassment. (correct)
- Strengthened online social presence and increased social validation.
- Enhanced self-expression and personal branding opportunities.
Which aspect of digital identity refers to the long-term impact of an individual's online activities, including shared content and interactions?
Which aspect of digital identity refers to the long-term impact of an individual's online activities, including shared content and interactions?
How does the concept of 'perceived identity vs. real identity' relate to an individual's digital persona?
How does the concept of 'perceived identity vs. real identity' relate to an individual's digital persona?
What proactive measure is most effective in managing and protecting one's digital identity?
What proactive measure is most effective in managing and protecting one's digital identity?
In what way does 'social validation' impact an individual's digital identity and self-perception?
In what way does 'social validation' impact an individual's digital identity and self-perception?
How can an individual's online actions potentially affect their future opportunities?
How can an individual's online actions potentially affect their future opportunities?
What does the concept of a 'digital persona' primarily encompass?
What does the concept of a 'digital persona' primarily encompass?
What should you be mindful of to manage and protect your digital identity effectively?
What should you be mindful of to manage and protect your digital identity effectively?
Flashcards
Digital Identity
Digital Identity
The accumulation of information, internet activities, and digital traces that characterize our presence online.
Personal Data (Digital)
Personal Data (Digital)
Name, age, place of residence, and any other identifiable information you disclose online.
Online Social Presence
Online Social Presence
Profiles, posts, remarks, and interactions on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
Internet Behavior
Internet Behavior
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Career Identity (Online)
Career Identity (Online)
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Online Reputation & Digital Trace
Online Reputation & Digital Trace
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Privacy and Security Risks (Online)
Privacy and Security Risks (Online)
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Disinhibition (Online)
Disinhibition (Online)
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Self-Expression online
Self-Expression online
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Perceived vs. Real Identity
Perceived vs. Real Identity
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Study Notes
Digital Identity
- Individuals possess role identities that represent roles and personas, developed as part of a social group.
- The "self" consists of identities prioritized by significance; commitment to a specific identity increases its significance.
- A digital persona is crucial, pertaining to accumulated information, internet activities, and digital traces online.
- Digital identity is formed by content produced, interactions engaged in, and personal details disclosed across platforms.
Components of Digital Identity
- Personal Data includes name, age, place of residence, and other identifiable information disclosed online.
- Online Social Presence involves profiles, posts, remarks, and interactions on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
- Internet Behavior covers search histories, web browsing, online transactions, and digital interactions.
- Career Identity includes job-related profiles like LinkedIn and participation in online communities.
- Online Reputation and Digital Trace includes the enduring effect of online actions, shared materials, tagged images, and feedback.
Impact of Digital Identity on the Self
- Self-Expression: The online environment allows individuals to showcase their personalities, values, and interests freely.
- Perceived Identity vs. Real Identity: Individuals shape their digital identity, which may not reflect their authentic selves.
- Social Validation: Likes, comments, and followers can impact self-worth and societal viewpoints.
- Privacy and Security Risks: Disclosing too much personal data may result in identity theft, cyberbullying, or online harassment.
Managing and Protecting Digital Identity
- Be mindful of what is shared and avoid posting sensitive information that can be misused.
- Use strong privacy settings to control who can see posts and personal data.
- Think before clicking on suspicious links, fake news, or misleading content.
- Maintain a positive digital reputation; online actions can impact future opportunities like job applications or academic admissions.
Disinhibition
- Disinhibition is a lack of self-control that can lead to impulsive, risky, or dangerous behaviors.
- Disinhibition can also involve inappropriate comments or actions.
- Online Disinhibition effect (Suler, 2004) refers to acting differently in virtual environments, becoming less constrained, and expressing ourselves more freely, than in person.
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