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Self-disclosure versus self-presentation on social media.
1University of Washington, Seattle, USA.
Current Opinion in Psychology
|July 30, 2019
Summary
People may not reveal their authentic selves on social media due to its unique communication features. This review examines how online characteristics influence self-disclosure versus impression management in social media interactions.
Area of Science:
- Social Psychology
- Communication Studies
- Human-Computer Interaction
Background:
- Online communication presents distinct features compared to face-to-face interactions.
- A key debate in social media research concerns the authenticity of self-disclosure versus curated self-presentation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review existing literature on how specific online communication characteristics influence self-disclosure and impression management on social media.
- To analyze the impact of five key medium characteristics on user behavior online.
Main Methods:
- Literature review synthesizing research on social media communication.
- Analysis of theoretical arguments and empirical findings regarding self-disclosure and impression management.
Main Results:
- Features like anonymity and reduced information richness may encourage greater self-disclosure.
- Asynchronicity, multiple audiences, and audience feedback can promote strategic self-presentation.
- The interplay of these factors determines the extent and nature of self-disclosure or impression management.
Conclusions:
- Online communication medium characteristics significantly shape self-presentation strategies on social media.
- Understanding these dynamics is crucial for interpreting online social interactions and identity formation.
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