Can You Tell Who I Am? Neuroticism, Extraversion, and Online Self-Presentation among young adults

M. Michikyan; Kaveri Subrahmanyam; J. Dennis

doi:10.1016/j.chb.2014.01.010

Can You Tell Who I Am? Neuroticism, Extraversion, and Online Self-Presentation among young adults

M. Michikyan, Kaveri Subrahmanyam, J. Dennis

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Abstract

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.

Original language	American English
Pages (from-to)	179-183
Number of pages	5
Journal	Computers in Human Behavior
Volume	33
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2014.01.010
State	Published - Apr 2014
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Self-presentation
personality
neuroticism
extraversion
Facebook
social networking sites

Disciplines

Psychology

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Can You Tell Who I Am? Neuroticism, Extraversion, and Online Self-Presentation among young adults

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