Examination Of How One'S Perceived Online Identity On Social Media Affects One'S Perceived Real-Life Identity

Author

Kelly Marie McCarty, Gonzaga University

Date of Award

12-1-2012

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Arts (MA)

Specialization

Communication and Leadership

School or Department

School of Leadership Studies

First Advisor

Dr. John Caputo

Second Advisor

Dr.Inagaki Nobuya

Abstract

Over the past few decades, the internet has become an important aspect of people's social lives. It has created a place where individuals can express themselves and define themselves to much more than those they live around. A whole new world has been opened for individuals to connect and remain in contact with others. This has created new environments in which to play at identity. Social identity theory states that how one perceives his or her own identity is affected by the environment and those that individual is around. Participation in social media, therefore, should have some effect on how one perceives his/her own real-life identity.

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Recommended Citation

McCarty, Kelly Marie, "Examination Of How One'S Perceived Online Identity On Social Media Affects One'S Perceived Real-Life Identity" (2012). Communication & Leadership Dissertations and Theses. 137.
https://repository.gonzaga.edu/comlead_etds/137