The expression of the true self in the online world: A literature review
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2-17-2021
Abstract
The true self is one of the essential parts of people's self-concept and identity, but it is not easily expressed in face-to-face communications. On the Internet, people can express what they intrinsically think and believe with fewer concerns about others' disapproval and judgments. Increasingly more researchers have started to investigate people's expression of the true self in the online context. However, the existing research is quite diverse and fragmented. A rigorous and comprehensive review of the emerging literature is called for. The present study conducted a systematic literature review to examine what is already known about the expression of the true self online. This paper analysed the selected studies on the basis of research contexts, research methods, and research themes. Our review offers readers an easy access to the current status of research in this field; it also provides some insightful suggestions for future studies.
Keywords
Literature review, The true self, Self-expression, Online world
Divisions
MathematicalSciences,advanced,aei
Funders
Universiti Malaya (RP020D -14AFR)
Publication Title
Behaviour & Information Technology
Volume
40
Issue
3
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Publisher Location
2-4 PARK SQUARE, MILTON PARK, ABINGDON OR14 4RN, OXON, ENGLAND