Self Disclosure In Virtual Rele

Question 1

Hyper personal model

Answer 1

Self disclosure more likely to occur in virtual rele than face to face

Due to= high level of excitement on start of rele this leads to self disclosure occurring a lot more quicker than in face to face rele. Therefore can become a lot more intimate a lot sooner

Question 2

Selective self presentation

Answer 2

Virtual rele
Ppl have a lot more control over their online image compared to their image in real world

Cab heavily manipulate their self image to present in an ideal way

Receiver agains positive feedback e.g respond or like to a post that positively reinforces sennder selective self presentation nd leads to greater self disclosure

Question 3

Anonymity

Answer 3

Others unaware of identity
-Hyper personal model argue individual more likely to disclose personal info
-feel less accountable which then leads to feelings of closeness nd intimacy

Question 4

RTC ao3

Answer 4

Ruppal
meta-analysis of 25 studies

Self-disclosure (breadth, depth, frequency) was greater in face-to-face interactions than virtual ones

Contradicts the hyperpersonal model, which claims virtual = deeper disclosure

Weakens the theory – suggests face-to-face = more intimate, so online may not always lead to closeness