self presentation

what is self presentation

how people attempt to present themselves to control/shape others perception of them through impression managemnet

impression managemnet behaviours

conscious attempts to control perception by controlling all available information

online self presentations three functions

faciliatation of social interaction, attainment of social rewards, helps people privately construct desired identities

what is self concept

private sense of self

three components of self concept

ideal self, self image, self worth

what is validation

positive reinforcement of self concept (via social media)

ethical concerns of social media

privacy, consent, free will, age for social media