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In their words: connecting on-line weblogs to developmental processes
Kaveri Subrahmanyam1, Eddie C M Garcia, Lidwina Stella Harsono
1Department of Psychology, California State University, Los Angeles, CA 90032, USA. ksubrah@calstatela.edu
The British Journal of Developmental Psychology
|December 9, 2009
Summary
Adolescent bloggers use online blogs to share personal narratives and reflections, mirroring their offline lives. This research connects teen blog communication to developmental psychology, showing online and offline worlds are linked.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Communication Studies
- Digital Media Studies
Background:
- Adolescence is a critical developmental period characterized by identity formation and social exploration.
- Online platforms, such as weblogs (blogs), have become significant spaces for adolescent communication and self-expression.
- Understanding the connection between adolescents' online activities and their psychological development is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between adolescents' communication on blogs and their developmental processes.
- To analyze the content, style, and self-presentation strategies used by adolescent bloggers.
- To determine if online blogging reflects or influences offline adolescent experiences and development.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of 585 blog entries from 195 English-language blogs created by self-identified 14- to 18-year-olds.
- Coding of blogger demographics, self-presentation elements (usernames, user pictures), and blog entry characteristics (format, style, content, tone).
- Qualitative analysis of narrative, reflective, and emotional themes within blog posts.
Main Results:
- The sample consisted primarily of female bloggers aged 15-16 from the US, using pseudonyms and profile pictures.
- Blog entries were predominantly text-based, narrative, and reflective, focusing on peers and daily life.
- Emotional tones were prevalent, particularly in entries discussing romance, identity, and future aspirations.
Conclusions:
- Adolescent bloggers utilize blogs to construct personal narratives and reflect on their lives, mirroring offline experiences.
- The findings suggest a psychological connection between adolescents' online and offline contexts.
- Blogs serve as a platform for adolescents to process social interactions, identity development, and future outlooks.
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