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Online Self-Presentation Strategies Among Social Networking Sites' Users in the United Arab Emirates

Online Self-Presentation Strategies Among Social Networking Sites' Users in the United Arab Emirates
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Author(s): Azza Abdel-Azim M. Ahmed (Zayed University, UAE & Cairo University, Egypt)
Copyright: 2022
Pages: 16
Source title: Research Anthology on Usage, Identity, and Impact of Social Media on Society and Culture
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Information Resources Management Association (USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-6307-9.ch048

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Abstract

This study explored the strategies of self-presentation (ingratiation, supplication, and enhancement) among United Arab Emirates users (n=230) of popular social networking sites (SNS). The size of social networks, degree of network connectivity, and perceptions of self-presentation success were examined. The results indicated a significant positive correlation between the frequency of SNS use and ingratiation and enhancement strategies. Greater diversity of online friends among the respondents was positively associated with the perception of online self-presentation success. Males and females differed in the size of the online social network they interacted with, diversity of online friends, and preferred self-presentation strategies. However, no significant gender differences were found in the levels of network connectivity and perceptions of self-presentation success.

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