Digital Self

The totality of a
person's appearance,
expression, behavior,
Online Identity and interaction within
the digital platform,
particularly the
Internet.
What happens online
To create a positive self-image,
people carefully select personal
information which they disclose
online. This process of self-
presentation enables the
individual to control other
people's perception to oneself,
thereby reinforcing the creation
of online identities.
The
Extended
Digital Self
Self-presentation
A process that enables the
individual to control other
people's perception of
oneself, thereby creation
of online identity
Internet Self-disclosure
hypothesis
Anonymity
People can exercise
control over their self-
presentation and self- People are more likely to
disclose even intimate
disclosure because the
information about themselves
internet anonymity is like
online due to the feeling of
a blanket of security
connectedness and well-being
against judgment or
brought by the internet and
dissent.
virtual communities.
DISINHIBITION EFFECT
People feel so much freedom to express
their "true selves" without the fear of being
seen or judged.

The digital world allows people to present

themselves in ways that they want to be
seen without having to deal with the now
seemingly awkward face-to-face
conversations.
Self-revelation
People can easily project a productive and
successful image of themselves without
being tagged as arrogant.

Loss of Control
It becomes imperative on the part of the
individual user/sharer to exercise more
caution and responsibility when disclosing
information online.
Gender and Sexuality Online
Online communication and the voluminous
amount of information available on the
Internet enable the individual users to
engage in sexual self-exploration.
 Is this post necessary?

Managing Is there a real benefit to this post or

the Digital am I just making a noise online
without purpose?
Self: Have we resolved this issue? An issue
still being worked out, or one that is
Responsible Online Self either vulnerable or highly emotional,
Presentation would not be made public.
Is it appropriate? Does it stay within
the boundaries of our family values?
Will this seem as funny in 5, 10, or 15
yrs? Or is this post better suited for
sharing with a small group of family
members? Or maybe not at all?