Who Am I in The Cyberworld
Who Am I in The Cyberworld
Who Am I in The Cyberworld
Digital Self
“how can we expect another to keep our secret if we
cannot keep it ourselves” – Francois de la
Rochefoucauld
Persona
• Is the partial identity we create that represents ourselves in a
specific situation (theatrical mask)
• the particular type of character that a person seems to have
and that is often different from their real or private character.
Self-Presentation
• The process of controlling how one is perceived by other people.
• The key to relationship inception and development.
Personal Identity
• Is the interpersonal level of self which differentiates the
individual as unique from others.
Social Identity
• Is the level of self whereby the individual is identified by his or
her group memberships.
SELF-PRESENTATION AND IMPRESSION
MANAGEMENT
Self Presentation
Online Self
• Presentation can be considered a strong power
Internet
• Is a virtual world that connects people.
• Internet makes communication easier and faster and make modes of
communication more diverse.
Positive Effect Negative effect
5. Edmond is known for his long and dark hair, masculine body and angelic face.
6. Is the level of self whereby the individual is identified by his or her group
memberships.
9. Jenny likes to wear cloths that are suitable for men, because it reflects her
personality.
10.Is actually the sum of all our characteristics and our interactions.
11.Is a subset of characteristics that make up our Identity.
12.Because of it Michelle got to communicate with her mother that is
working abroad.
13.It has 14% (men and women) of internet users.
14.Kyle put in her Facebook account all the details of her personality
that perfectly reflect her identity. What kind of self – presentation
is it.
15.Its objective is to create a public image consistent with what
others want or expect us to be.
1. Digital self 9. Gender
2. Tim Berners – Lee 10.Online Identity
3. Persona 11.Partial Identity
4. Personal Identity 12.Internet
5. Identity 13.Blog
6. Social Identity 14.Authentic
7. Sex 15.Tactical Self - Presentation
8. Sexuality