Can you tell who I am? Neuroticism, extraversion, and online self-presentation among young adults

被引:100
作者
Michikyan, Minas [1 ,2 ,3 ]
Subrahmanyam, Kaveri [1 ,2 ]
Dennis, Jessica [1 ,3 ]
机构
[1] Calif State Univ Los Angeles, Dept Psychol, Los Angeles, CA 90032 USA
[2] Calif State Univ Los Angeles, Childrens Digital Media Ctr LA, Los Angeles, CA 90032 USA
[3] Calif State Univ Los Angeles, Ctr Multicultural Res, Los Angeles, CA 90032 USA
关键词
Self-presentation; Personality; Neuroticism; Extraversion; Facebook; Social networking sites; SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES; PERSONALITY; FACEBOOK; COMMUNICATION; ESTEEM; PREDICTORS; NARCISSISM; PROFILES;
D O I
10.1016/j.chb.2014.01.010
中图分类号
B84 [心理学];
学科分类号
04 ; 0402 ;
摘要
The present study examined the link between neuroticism, extraversion, as well as presentation of the real, the ideal, and the false self on Facebook. Self-reports were collected from 261 young adults (ages 18-30) about personality, online self-presentation, and Facebook use. Level of extraversion was positively associated with Facebook activity level. A series of regression analyses revealed that young adults high in neuroticism reported presenting their ideal and false self on Facebook to a greater extent whereas those low in extraversion reported engaging in greater online self-exploratory behaviors. Findings suggest that young adults who are experiencing emotional instability may be strategic in their online self-presentation perhaps to seek reassurance, and those who have self-doubt further explore their self online. (C) 2014 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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页码:179 / 183
页数:5
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