What to Tell About Me? Self-Presentation in Online Communities

被引:54
作者
Schwaemmlein, Eva
Wodzicki, Katrin
机构
[1] Knowledge Media Research Center, Tübingen
关键词
self-presentation; online communities; interpersonal; social psychology; identity; COMMON-IDENTITY; SOCIAL IDENTIFICATION; INTERNET; BOND; ATTRACTION; FACEBOOK; PRIVACY;
D O I
10.1111/j.1083-6101.2012.01582.x
中图分类号
G2 [信息与知识传播];
学科分类号
050302 [传播学];
摘要
This paper investigates how the type of community and personal goals affect self-presentation. In 3 online studies, we simulated the registration process in online communities, presenting either a common-bond or a common-identity community. Study 1 confirmed that members of the common-bond community presented themselves in an individualizing manner, while members of the common-identity community focused on characteristics shared among members of the community. Study 2 investigated underlying processes, showing that the goal to get in contact with other members was less salient in the common-identity than in the common-bond community. Study 3 demonstrated that community members actively manage their self-presentation in accordance with personal goals. Based on these findings, we discuss implications for research and profile design.
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页码:387 / 407
页数:21
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