29 Oct Do you believe one’s sense of self is the same online as it is offline?
As we learned in Ch. 6, people produce and manage their sense of self and identity online through constructed versions of themselves that convey certain perceptions and impressions of who they want to be. The textbook presents several theories regarding the development of self or identity and impression management online.
Respond to all of the following in a minimum total of 175 words:
Do you believe one’s sense of self is the same online as it is offline? Justify your answer.
Think about the various groups or networks you belong to. How have the various groups or networks helped to shape your identity or personality?
How have you developed your identity or personal story online?
How have the social networks you belong to influenced how you’ve developed your identity or personal story?
Based on what you’ve read in the textbook, what advice would you give to your kids (digital natives) for how they can develop their identity, sense of self, and future?
