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Introduction of the Digital Self Digital Self
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Online and Offline Identity
A closer “online” and “offline” identity. But how?

Use of social media to communicate just like in “real life.”
“Everything in hand” - Portable devices (i.e. smartphones).
(Marwick, 2013)
Online and Offline Identity
A closer “online” and “offline” identity. But how?
This particular phenomenon where the gap between online

and offline is becoming narrow is a byproduct of the present
digital age.
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Online Identity and “Self” in Cyberspace: (I, Me, Myself, and My User ID Online Identity) Digital Self
Online Identity and

“Self” in Cyberspace: (I,
Me, Myself, and My User
ID Online Identity)
ONLINE IDENTITY
The sum of our characteristics, conversations, and

interactions.
Different interactions in different websites mean varying
identities.
ONLINE IDENTITY

interactions
identities
ONLINE IDENTITY

interactions
identities
ONLINE IDENTITY

interactions
identities
ONLINE IDENTITY

interactions
Sometimes, these varying identities are regarded
only as partial identities.
identities
Online Identity ≠ Real-World Identity

“Your online identity is not the same as your real-world
identity because the characteristics you represent online
differ from the characteristics you represent in the physical
world. Every website you interact with has its idea of your
identity because each one you visit sees you and your
characteristics differently” (InternetSociety.org, 2011).
Online Self-Representation
Self-consciousness with the depictions and content we share

Interacting with others through text, Messenger, or email
Digital information as identity cues
(Marwick, 2013)

(Marwick, 2013)

(Marwick, 2013)
How do you build your Online Identity?
Websites, platforms, and applications we interact with

collect a version of our identity, personality, and interests.
The news feed or algorithm we perceive in these
platforms represents the information and data they have
collected from us, users.
Therefore, as users, it is in our premise to determine how
we will represent ourselves online.
Selective Self-Presentation and Impression Management Digital Self
Selective Self-
presentation and
Impression
Management
SELF-PRESENTATION
Self-presentation is defined as any behavior intended to create,

modify, or maintain an impression of our selves in the minds of
others.
Why do people engage in SELF-
PRESENTATION?
Helps facilitate social interaction;
Enables individuals to attain material and social rewards;
Helps people privately construct desire identities.
Generally, social media platforms are

used for:
Social Browsing
Social Searching
Communication
Impression Management
Impression Management
Impression management is the attempt to control or influence
any other people's perception.
2 main motives of attempting to

manage the impression of others
Instrumental
This motive is to gain rewards and increase one's self esteem.
Expressive
This motivation is about attempting to be in control of one's
personal behavior and identity.
Impression Management Strategies
• Self-Promotion
• Ingratiation
• Exemplification
• Intimidation
• Supplication
Self-Promotion
Self- Promotion is defined as a pro-active process in which a
person actively say things or take action to show his/her
competence to an audience.
Ingratiation
Ingratiation is the process by which someone tries to win the
approval or acceptance of another.
Exemplification
Involves strategic self-sacrifice so that observers may recognize the
dedication.
Intimidation
A strategy that involves showing off authority, power, or the potential to
punish in order to be seen by observers as someone who could be or is
dangerous.
Supplication
An approach where the individual exploits his/her weaknesses or
shortcomings to receive help or benefits.
Private VS Public Self

Private
The prevalent definition among social psychologists is that the
"private self" refers to mental events in a person that are
inherently unobservable by others.
Public
The "public self" expresses behaviors that are open to observations
of other people.
Impact of Online Interactions on the Self Digital Self
Impact of Online
Interactions on the Self
impact of online interactions

on the self
The world has truly transformed through social media.
One of the major impacts is on the topic of gender identity.

The World Health Organization (WHO) defines gender as the
socially constructed characteristics of women and men based
on norms, roles, and relationships.
Society conditions us to think that there are only two correct

genders, which are based on biological sex.
People who do not identify as either male or female may
experience discrimination.
Theorist Judith Butler conceptualized gender not only as fluid
but also as performative. This means that gender is not based
on what comes naturally to us based on our biological sex but
is rather a product of discourse, interactions, and social
processes.
The disembodiment hypothesis suggests that through the

internet, individuals can allow the mind to engage in social
activities while the body is static.
People don’t need to conform to an assigned gender when
they are online. Therefore, they are free to perform,
communicate, and act based on their true gender identity.
We can control our self-presentations in online interactions,

and this may be both beneficial and harmful to the individual.
Positive and Negative Impacts of Social Media Digital Self
Positive and Negative

Impacts of Social Media
positive impacts of social media
Social Media sites inform and empower individuals to

change themselves and their communities.
Increased self-esteem when receiving many likes and
shares.
Boost one’s moral and feelings of self-worth.
negative impacts of social media
Extensive online engagement is correlated with

personality and brain disorders like poor social skills.
Low self-esteem due to the risk of being exposed to
cyberbullying and cyberpornography.
More occupied in giving attention to social media than in
keeping their customs and practices.
Extended Self in a Digital World Digital Self
Extended Self in a
Digital World
5 changes emerging from our

current digital age
according to russell belk
Extended self in a digital world
1. Dematerialization
Process in which the tangible becomes intangible.
Material becomes immaterial (i.e. pictures, videos, music).
2. Reembodiment
“Breakout of the visual.”
Creation of avatars as extended self.
3. Sharing
Uploading, downloading, and sharing provides free access
to information through web surfing.
Information that were once private or shared only with
close friends are now posted as blogs on social media.
4. Co-construction of Self
Co-construction of the self refers to our socially
interactive digital interactions. Our blogs encourage social
interaction and comments, both of which contribute to
the development of our individual and collective extended
sense of self.
5. Distributed Memories
The non-digital objects that form a part of the extended
self are often able to provide a sense of past through their
association with events and people in our lives.
Boundaries of the Online Self Digital Self
Boundaries of the
Online Self
boundaries of the online self
As it has been said, our actual and digital selves are

completely different. But despite that, it is still essential to
safeguard our virtual selves just as much as our physical
selves. This is where the concept of online boundaries comes
into play.
What are online boundaries

exactly?
Online boundaries refers to the rules and standards of

behavior that apply when using the internet and digital
spaces. This includes standards and guidelines for conduct,
interaction, and etiquette, as well as norms related to
personal information protection, privacy, and safety.
why is it important?
The purpose of online boundaries is to promote a positive

online environment, maintain good relationships with others,
and foster a sense of safety and security among digital spaces.
Establishing and adhering to online boundaries is important
for building trust, respect, and understanding in online
interactions, as well as for protecting personal information and
promoting respect for the boundaries of other users.
Boundaries
To protect yourself from online threats, we must set

boundaries. Here are a few:
- Having a secure password
- Avoid sharing passwords with others.
- The old saying "think before you think"
- Be careful with whom you talk online.
- Avoid unsecured connections and sites.
Boundaries
To protect yourself from online threats, we must set

boundaries. Here are a few:
- Having a secure password
- Avoid sharing passwords with others.
- The old saying "think before you think"
- Be careful with whom you talk online.
- Avoid unsecured connections and sites.
Gender and Sexuality Online
Adolescents' online interactions are both a literal and a

metaphoric screen for representing major adolescent
developmental issues, such as sexuality and identity. Because
of the public nature of Internet chat rooms, they provide an
open window into the expression of adolescent concerns
(Subrahmanyan, Greenfield, & Tynes, 2004).

The online environment and the

online self are said to be comfortable
venues and for gender expression and
sexuality. This is because online, there
is no physical embodiment of gender or
other physical identity markers. As we
all know, age and sex are the primary
categories to which people are assigned
(Brewer and Lui, 1989), but in online
identity, these are not evident and non-
This meme was sponsored by John Mendoza explicit.
An example of this is someone faking their age to access a +18 site,

and so on. Online and online interactions are also a gold mine of
important sources of sexual information, especially for teens
(Borzekowski and Ricket, 2001). But despite all of this, one must
observe extra care with a full sense of accountability in the use of
social media in such ways as to protect oneself. In the online
community, people are and will give their opinions, and one must be
ready for such cases. The online environment can and will be toxic,
and one must put on a gas mask or avoid the area altogether and find
a safer place.
conclusion
In conclusion, the online environment, although a vast and exciting place, is
also prone to various dangers and risks. It is therefore the responsibility of
everyone to protect themselves from potential hazards, such as internet
toxicity, cybercrime, and other forms of abuse. While this digital world may be
a welcoming place for self-expression and connecting with others, it is
important to respect personal boundaries and maintain a sense of safety and
decency when interacting with others online. It is crucial to understand that
our actions in this new "modern digital renaissance" have consequences and
can greatly influence both us and our fellow users, both digitally and in the
physical world.
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Balbin • Bandola • Borras • Guadayo • Lesaca • Villar | BSEE 1B GEC 11 Understanding the Self

Online and Offline Identity

A closer “online” and “offline” identity. But how?

Online and Offline Identity

A closer “online” and “offline” identity. But how?

This particular phenomenon where the gap between online

Online Identity and

The sum of our characteristics, conversations, and

The sum of our characteristics, conversations, and

The sum of our characteristics, conversations, and

The sum of our characteristics, conversations, and

The sum of our characteristics, conversations, and

Online Identity ≠ Real-World Identity

Self-consciousness with the depictions and content we share

Self-consciousness with the depictions and content we share

Self-consciousness with the depictions and content we share

How do you build your Online Identity?

Websites, platforms, and applications we interact with

Self-presentation is defined as any behavior intended to create,

Generally, social media platforms are

2 main motives of attempting to

Impression Management Strategies

Private VS Public Self

impact of online interactions

The world has truly transformed through social media.

One of the major impacts is on the topic of gender identity.

Society conditions us to think that there are only two correct

The disembodiment hypothesis suggests that through the

We can control our self-presentations in online interactions,

Positive and Negative

positive impacts of social media

Social Media sites inform and empower individuals to

negative impacts of social media

Extensive online engagement is correlated with

5 changes emerging from our

Extended self in a digital world

Extended self in a digital world

Extended self in a digital world

Extended self in a digital world

Extended self in a digital world

boundaries of the online self

As it has been said, our actual and digital selves are

What are online boundaries

Online boundaries refers to the rules and standards of

The purpose of online boundaries is to promote a positive

To protect yourself from online threats, we must set

To protect yourself from online threats, we must set

Gender and Sexuality Online

Adolescents' online interactions are both a literal and a

(Subrahmanyan, Greenfield, & Tynes, 2004).

The online environment and the

An example of this is someone faking their age to access a +18 site,

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