The Self

Question 1

3 domains of self

Answer 1

Ought, Ideal, Actual

Should, would like, genually

Question 2

Symbolic Interactionism

Answer 2

Others serve as looking glass

Online different presentation, no nonverbal cues, limited self-appraisal

Question 3

Self-development in in Cyberspace

Answer 3

Lack of cues in online world, so harder to self appraisal

Multiplied, Inward oriented, Narrative in nature, erasable

Question 4

Social Information Processing Theory

Answer 4

Explains how people develop and manage relationships when communicating online.
SIPT: S (Favorable) Impressions (Unique) oPportunities (Extended) Time

(Look at mindmap)

Question 5

Self-presentation on online dating sites is different from other CMC environments because:

Answer 5

1. People expect to meet in person eventually.
2. They really want to share genuine information about themselves.
3. There’s a higher chance of not being completely honest about who you are.
4. It’s important to figure out if others are being truthful about themselves.
   This can affect how people present themselves online by:
5. Purposefully sharing specific information about themselves.
6. Paying close attention to small details to understand others better

Question 6

Identity (Rosenberg)

Answer 6

Development of one’s self concept including one’s thoughts and feelings about oneself

Characteristics not shared with others and affiliations & social roles

Question 7

Identity Development Stages

Answer 7

1. Particular social context
2. Larger society: family, school, neighborhood & online world

Question 8

Two selfs in CMC

Answer 8

Online self (Ellison): multiple versions online possible
Digital self (Zhao): self conceived under influence of E-audience

Question 9

True Self (Rogers)

Answer 9

Hidden aspects of actual self

Question 10

Quantified self

Answer 10

Datafication of the body by self-tracking gathering self-knowledge

Implications(fotopoulou):privacy, surveillance,AI decisions, empowerment

Question 11

Self presentation is

Answer 11

shaping, enhancing, changing our self-image in front of others

Question 12

Two strategies for self-presentation

Answer 12

Strategic: manipulating self-image to gain sympathy or approval
Self-promotion: boosting your positive traits and guard your negative traits and failures

Question 13

Strategies to manage online presentation

Answer 13

Small cues, honest versions of self, lack of social cues for favorable presentation, tension to choose right representation, accuracy assessment, demonstrate credibility

Question 14

Impression Management

Answer 14

Selectively self-presenting or editing messages to reveal socially desirable attitudes and dimensions of the self