virtual relationships in social media Flashcards
What is self-disclosure?
Revealing personal information about yourself, and romantic partners tend to disclose more the longer the relationship.
What is the reduced cues theory?
Virtual relationships are less effective because they lack nonverbal cues (e.g., physical appearance, emotional cues), reducing individual identity and connection.
What is the hyperpersonal model in virtual relationships?
Virtual relationships can become more personal than face-to-face ones due to faster self-disclosure and two key features: selective self-presentation and feedback from the receiver.
What is selective self-presentation in the hyperpersonal model?
The sender of the message controls what they disclose, often presenting themselves in an idealized way, which may be intensely truthful or fake.
How does feedback from the receiver contribute to hyperpersonal self-disclosure?
The receiver gives feedback that reinforces the sender’s self-presentation, supporting a positive image.
How does anonymity promote self-disclosure in virtual relationships?
Anonymity reduces accountability, allowing individuals to disclose more personal information to strangers than to intimate partners.
What is a “gate” in a face-to-face relationship?
A “gate” is an obstacle that can prevent or hinder the development of a relationship, such as physical appearance, facial disfigurement, or social anxiety.
What are the benefits of the absence of gating in virtual relationships?
Without gates (like appearance or social anxiety), virtual relationships can focus more on self-disclosure, often leading to deeper and more frequent communication.
What is a potential drawback of the absence of gating in virtual relationships?
The absence of gates can lead to individuals creating false identities, which may mislead others or foster untruthful connections.
