THE DIGITAL SELF
Digital Society: Collection of people engaged in persistent digital interaction
Digital Literacy: Capabilities of an individual to learn, live and work in a digital society.
Digital Self: Personality or character that we manifest in the realms of various internet
platforms
- Collection of posts, profile, shared posts, etc
Social Media Platforms
- Websites wherein an individual can digitally present oneself and interact with
the people around the globe
Online Impression Management: Control of what we want others to see. Presenting
the ideal self to society - may lead to being pretentious.
- Want to be respectable and trustworthy.
- Maintain positive image
Inappropriate sharing may lead to:
- Embarrassment
- Professional damage
- Disciplinary procedures
- Suspension
- Job loss
Common negative outcomes of social media usage
1. Depression & Anxiety
2. Emergence of cyberbullying: Anonymity offers people chance to bully
3. FOMO [fear of missing out]: Fear of not being part of a positive experience like
others
4. Unrealistic Expectations: Notorious unrealistic presentation of people that
creates false hope.
5. Negative Body Image: Presenting body in a distorted manner.
Digital Society: Collection of people engaged in persistent digital interaction
Digital Literacy: Capabilities of an individual to learn, live and work in a digital society.
Digital Self: Personality or character that we manifest in the realms of various internet
platforms
- Collection of posts, profile, shared posts, etc
Social Media Platforms
- Websites wherein an individual can digitally present oneself and interact with
the people around the globe
Online Impression Management: Control of what we want others to see. Presenting
the ideal self to society - may lead to being pretentious.
- Want to be respectable and trustworthy.
- Maintain positive image
Inappropriate sharing may lead to:
- Embarrassment
- Professional damage
- Disciplinary procedures
- Suspension
- Job loss
Common negative outcomes of social media usage
1. Depression & Anxiety
2. Emergence of cyberbullying: Anonymity offers people chance to bully
3. FOMO [fear of missing out]: Fear of not being part of a positive experience like
others
4. Unrealistic Expectations: Notorious unrealistic presentation of people that
creates false hope.
5. Negative Body Image: Presenting body in a distorted manner.
