Abstract
The current study explores dimensions of self-identity expression on social network sites (SNSs) and their relationships with social competence. Data were collected through an online survey among young SNS users that had a profile on Facebook and/or MySpace. Results showed that self-identity expression on SNSs is multidimensional made up of interest/activity, roles and memberships, and opinion expression. Individuals who were found to actively use SNSs to express views on social and political issues tended to exhibit high social competence and an ability to form and manage offline real-world relationships. Results also indicate that SNS users selectively use self-identity expression dimensions for relevant social competence components.
Journal Title
Iowa Journal of Communication
Volume
43
Issue
1
First Page
29
Last Page
51
Language
en
File Format
application/pdf
Recommended Citation
Gearhart, Sherice; Kang, Seok; and Lee, Kwan Min
(2011)
"Self-Presentation on Social Network Sites: Development of a Self-Identity Expression Scale and its Relationship with Social Competence,"
Iowa Journal of Communication: Vol. 43:
No.
1, Article 5.
Available at:
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/ijc/vol43/iss1/5
Copyright
©2011 Iowa Communication Association
