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What are the four domains of the social world in a western-influenced society?
What are the four domains of the social world in a western-influenced society?
What is the term also used to describe a person's representation on the Internet?
What is the term also used to describe a person's representation on the Internet?
Online identity
What are the characteristics of the digital self, according to Zhao (2005)? (Select all that apply)
What are the characteristics of the digital self, according to Zhao (2005)? (Select all that apply)
The digital self is only about sharing a person's life online.
The digital self is only about sharing a person's life online.
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What is self-presentation behavior?
What is self-presentation behavior?
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What are the reasons for engaging in self-presentation? (Select all that apply)
What are the reasons for engaging in self-presentation? (Select all that apply)
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What is impression management?
What is impression management?
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What are the two main motives of attempting to manage the impression of others? (Select all that apply)
What are the two main motives of attempting to manage the impression of others? (Select all that apply)
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What are some impression management strategies? (Select all that apply)
What are some impression management strategies? (Select all that apply)
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In the digital age, the Internet can have a negative effect on how teenagers form their identities.
In the digital age, the Internet can have a negative effect on how teenagers form their identities.
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The current generation easily differentiates between their real-time identity and online identity.
The current generation easily differentiates between their real-time identity and online identity.
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What did Douglas Rushkoff call the experience of trying to exist in more than one incarnation of yourself at the same time?
What did Douglas Rushkoff call the experience of trying to exist in more than one incarnation of yourself at the same time?
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What is app-dependent behavior?
What is app-dependent behavior?
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Social networks exacerbate the barriers of distance and time.
Social networks exacerbate the barriers of distance and time.
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The public self is only within the realm of social media.
The public self is only within the realm of social media.
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What are the possible advantages of a public online profile? (Select all that apply)
What are the possible advantages of a public online profile? (Select all that apply)
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What are the possible risks of a public online profile? (Select all that apply)
What are the possible risks of a public online profile? (Select all that apply)
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What are the advantages of a private online profile? (Select all that apply)
What are the advantages of a private online profile? (Select all that apply)
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Individual identity is based on differences in personal characteristics.
Individual identity is based on differences in personal characteristics.
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Social identity is based on similarities with others.
Social identity is based on similarities with others.
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The disembodiment hypothesis suggests that the mind can engage in social activities while the body is static.
The disembodiment hypothesis suggests that the mind can engage in social activities while the body is static.
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Gender is solely based on the biological make-up of a person.
Gender is solely based on the biological make-up of a person.
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The internet encourages conformity to assigned gender roles.
The internet encourages conformity to assigned gender roles.
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What are factors that affect an adolescent's sexuality? (Select all that apply)
What are factors that affect an adolescent's sexuality? (Select all that apply)
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Study Notes
Introduction to The Digital Self
- The Digital Self is a weekly study focusing on understanding the self.
Intended Learning Outcomes
- Analyze online interactions like social media and virtual communities, understanding how they influence digital identity formation.
- Analyze how self-expression, creativity, and digital content shape digital identity, exploring online self-presentation.
- Analyze the impact of digital media (e.g., filters, photo editing) on perceptions of beauty, body image, and self-worth.
The Social World
- A western-influenced society is typically composed of family, school, and neighborhood domains.
- The internet has introduced a fourth domain: online life.
Definition: The Digital Self
- The digital self, or online identity, describes a person's self-representation online.
- Social media allows controlled self-projection, influencing how others perceive the individual.
Characteristics of the Digital Self
- Oriented inward
- Narrative in nature
- Retractable
- Multipliable (Zhao, 2005)
Definition: The Social Self
- A person's belief of how others perceive them defines their social self.
- Individuals naturally create a social identity to achieve a sense of belonging to a group.
- A person's sense of self can be based on others' validation.
- The digital self is not only about sharing online, but also about what is acceptable and impressive to others.
Self-Presentation and Impression Management
- Self-presentation behavior involves conscious or unconscious efforts to shape others' impressions of oneself.
- It's used to attain material/social rewards and construct a desired identity.
Impression Management Strategies
- Self-promotion: showcasing competence.
- Ingratiation: gaining approval through similar values.
- Exemplification: showcasing self-sacrifice.
- Intimidation: showcasing strength.
- Supplication: emphasizing weakness to obtain help.
Impacts of Social Interactions on the Self
- The internet can heavily influence teenage identity formation, potentially leading to a feeling of invisibility.
- Social comparison can significantly impact self-perception.
- The current generation often struggles to differentiate their real-time and online identities, creating multiple versions of the self.
- Digiphrenia describes the experience of maintaining multiple online identities simultaneously.
App-Dependent Behavior
- App-dependent behavior is defined by heavy reliance on digital applications for functions like communication, productivity, and entertainment.
What Makes People Addicted to the Internet?
- Social networks eliminate distance and time barriers, allowing anytime communication.
- Sharing and playing identities is expanded by social networks.
Boundaries of the Online Self
- The private self involves personal experiences not directly observable to others.
- The public self encompasses behaviors visible to a broad online audience.
Social Profiles
- Social profiles provide individuals with platforms to represent themselves online, including capturing interests, activities, and a space for interaction.
Possible Advantages and Risks of Public Online Profiles
- Advantages:*
- Facilitates communication and idea sharing.
- Widens business contacts and targets a wide audience.
- Improves business reputation and helps expand market research.
- Enables marketing campaigns and directs people to websites.
- Risks:*
- Increased vulnerability to fraud, spam, and virus attacks.
- Higher risk of online scams.
- Potential for negative comments and online backlash
Advantages and Disadvantages of Private Online Profiles
- Advantages:*
- Control over viewers and protection from online harassment and scams.
- Disadvantages:*
- Limited network and engagement opportunities.
- Reduced potential for meeting interesting people or growing a business.
Individual and Social Identity
- Individual Identity: develops throughout life, influenced by unique experiences; emphasizes the individual.
- Social Identity: based on group affiliations, emphasizing shared characteristics with others.
Gender and Sexuality Online
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Sex: determined by biological traits.
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Gender: shaped by societal norms, interactions,and discourse (Butler).
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Stereotypes: fixed beliefs about groups; examples include gender-based stereotypes.
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The disembodiment hypothesis: the internet potentially allows individuals to express true selves detached from traditional gender roles.
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Sexuality: encompasses a person's feelings, attractions, behaviors, and orientations toward sexual experience. Various factors influence adolescent sexuality, including hormones, personality, social factors, media and the internet.
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This quiz explores concepts about the digital self and its formation through social media and online interactions. Dive into how self-expression and digital content shape identity, alongside the impact of digital media on perceptions of beauty and self-worth.
