Our group decided to research the communication trend on page 40 which discusses the connection between a person and social media. This feature discusses how people perceive others, for example, based on the number of friends they have on Facebook, and how teachers are perceived differently when they friend students on Facebook. Going beyond perception on social media, the article discusses how, internally, people perceive themselves when they use social media and how people want to project their socially acceptable and ideal self on the internet. Interested by this article, our group collaborated our individual findings from our research of this topic. Our team learned about how personality traits affected one’s use of social media, overall
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According to Gwendolyn Seidman, “elements of both actual and possible selves can be presented via online profiles, and personality may affect the extent to which these selves are presented” (402). As a group, we have agreed that people are motivated to use social media for self-expression purposes and because they wish to be accepted by their peers. These motivations are influenced by a person 's personality traits. For example, one influencing personality trait is “openness” (Seidman 403). An open individual is “more likely to blog and reveal personal information” in their social media profiles (Seidman 403). By posting personal information on their blogs, an open individual is wanting confirmation of their self-concept. The Facebook “friends” of the blogger assume the role of a significant other which is commonly known as the “Pygmalion effect” (Lane, Ruth, & Gooch 41). The Pygmalion effect is a significant influence because it gives the blogger a sense of verification, guided by their audience, that their self-concept is ultimately …show more content…
The definition and expansiveness of teacher and student interaction has significantly altered and according to research, has had a “positive effect…by helping students use more direct uncertainty reduction strategies” (Diverniero & Hosek 3). Students feel more flexible and personal with their teachers because it is easier to interact with them on computer-mediated communication. Communication that began just as emails and discussion boards, has stretched to social media friendships. A study was conducted to record student’s reactions and thoughts after viewing a professor’s profile. Conclusions suggested that students felt that it was “relatable and unprofessional” and that “instructors should be consistent their self-disclosure” (Diverniero & Hosek 3). Our group was unified in our thoughts about these issues. We agreed that although it may be beneficial to the relationship, there can be some turmoil that can be created by this in the future. Students, especially teachers should practice “perspective-taking” when disclosing their information on social media to prevent conflictive situations from occurring (Lane, Ruth, & Gooch 27). The personal and professional line is becoming mixed. Some students are starting to lose respect for their teachers. People are quick to judge and they might not always be in your favor. School should remain less of a social
According to Gwendolyn Seidman, “elements of both actual and possible selves can be presented via online profiles, and personality may affect the extent to which these selves are presented” (402). As a group, we have agreed that people are motivated to use social media for self-expression purposes and because they wish to be accepted by their peers. These motivations are influenced by a person 's personality traits. For example, one influencing personality trait is “openness” (Seidman 403). An open individual is “more likely to blog and reveal personal information” in their social media profiles (Seidman 403). By posting personal information on their blogs, an open individual is wanting confirmation of their self-concept. The Facebook “friends” of the blogger assume the role of a significant other which is commonly known as the “Pygmalion effect” (Lane, Ruth, & Gooch 41). The Pygmalion effect is a significant influence because it gives the blogger a sense of verification, guided by their audience, that their self-concept is ultimately …show more content…
The definition and expansiveness of teacher and student interaction has significantly altered and according to research, has had a “positive effect…by helping students use more direct uncertainty reduction strategies” (Diverniero & Hosek 3). Students feel more flexible and personal with their teachers because it is easier to interact with them on computer-mediated communication. Communication that began just as emails and discussion boards, has stretched to social media friendships. A study was conducted to record student’s reactions and thoughts after viewing a professor’s profile. Conclusions suggested that students felt that it was “relatable and unprofessional” and that “instructors should be consistent their self-disclosure” (Diverniero & Hosek 3). Our group was unified in our thoughts about these issues. We agreed that although it may be beneficial to the relationship, there can be some turmoil that can be created by this in the future. Students, especially teachers should practice “perspective-taking” when disclosing their information on social media to prevent conflictive situations from occurring (Lane, Ruth, & Gooch 27). The personal and professional line is becoming mixed. Some students are starting to lose respect for their teachers. People are quick to judge and they might not always be in your favor. School should remain less of a social