Yimin Yu, Wenhong Zhang. The Self-Presentation of Individuals in the Context of Anxiety of Modernity[J]. JOURNAL OF UNIVERSITY OF JINAN (Social Science Edition), 2020,30(2):112-122.
Yimin Yu, Wenhong Zhang. The Self-Presentation of Individuals in the Context of Anxiety of Modernity[J]. JOURNAL OF UNIVERSITY OF JINAN (Social Science Edition), 2020,30(2):112-122.DOI:
the interaction between individuals in cyberspace is in effect the communication between one’s "self-awareness" and the other. The online social behavior of individuals with their "main account" and "alternate account" is an extended reflection of their self-presentation in real life. Both on the "main account" and "alternate account"
the user’s self-presentation relates to the self behind the screen. Despite the obvious distinction and differentiation between the using of the "main account" and "alternate account"
there are nevertheless inseparable crossover and overlap. The combined use of the two accounts meet the user’s need for self-presentation. The switching
alternating
overlapping
and complementary use of the "main account" and "alternate account" demonstrates a more authentic and complete self image.