Self-Identity Formation and Social Perception of Individuals through Interaction on Social Media in a Digital World

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Published: 2022-07-28
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Social media, Self-identity, Social perception, Psychological growth, Social anxiety, Social comparison, Social connectionism

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Salvador da costa
Universitas Katolik Widya Mandira Kupang
Didit Darmawan
Sunan Giri University, Surabaya, Indonesia
Alcino de Jesus Isaac
Universidade Oriental Timor Lorosa'e

Abstract

Social media has become a profound communication tool for individuals in shaping their self-identity and social perception. Interactions on these platforms allow individuals to express different sides of themselves, but also create social pressures that relate to the idealized standards often promoted in social media. This research aims to understand how social media influences the formation of personal and social identities and the psychological growth of individuals in relation to the digital world. The results found suggest that while social media can strengthen social relationships, these platforms also have the potential to cause feelings of low self-esteem, social anxiety, and dissatisfaction with body image influenced by social comparison. It is important for individuals to be more aware of the negative impacts that can arise from online interactions, as well as how they can manage their exposure to social media wisely. By understanding the influence of social media, individuals can maintain a balance between the self-identity they want to present and a more authentic identity. Through this awareness, they can minimize the negative impact of social media and utilize this platform as a means for healthier and more positive identity formation.

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Vol. 2 No. 2 (2022): Journal of Social Science Studies (JOS3)

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costa, S. da, Darmawan, D., & Isaac, A. de J. (2022). Self-Identity Formation and Social Perception of Individuals through Interaction on Social Media in a Digital World. Journal of Social Science Studies, 2(2), 273-278. https://jos3journals.id/index.php/jos3/article/view/197

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