Finsta and Rinsta Self-Presentation Study

These flashcards cover key vocabulary terms and concepts related to the distinctions and implications of Finsta and Rinsta accounts as discussed in the study.

Finsta

A 'fake' Instagram account used for sharing less polished, more authentic, or inappropriate content.

Rinsta

A 'real' Instagram account used for curated, positive content often aimed at a broader audience.

Self-presentation

The process of controlling how one is perceived by others on social media.

Context collapse

The phenomenon where different audiences are brought together in a single context, affecting how users present themselves.

Audience management

The strategy of controlling who can view content on social media platforms to maintain privacy and self-presentation goals.

Emotional valence

The intrinsic attractiveness or aversiveness of an emotion expressed in a social media post.

Technical affordances

The features of social media platforms that enable specific user behaviors and interactions.

Curated content

Carefully selected and edited posts intended to present an idealized self.

Mixed-methods approach

A research method that combines qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis.

Mediation analysis

A statistical technique used to understand the relationship between variables and how they affect each other.