DIGITAL SELF

Prepared by: Group 3

At the end of the lesson you should be able to:

(1) our digital self.

(2) how we present and manage our digital self,

(3) the impact of online interactions and

(4) the boundaries of our digital self to guide us in thriving

best in the digital world.
INTRODUCTION
PRIOR OF THE 21ST CENTURY before the major social networking sites
including Facebook and LinkedIn were born, THE AVERAGE PERSON DOES NOT
HAVE TO BE CONCERNED ABOUT BUILDING OR MAINTAINING AN ONLINE OR
DIGITAL IDENTITY. As social and business engagements increasingly occur in
the online world, creating and maintaining an online identity become a
must. These online interactions make people increasingly aware of their
digital self, or that aspect of the self that they present in the digital
environment.
THE DIGITAL SELF
• Our self-concept consists of SCHEMAS that relate to how we
view ourselves. These schemas are formed based on our
personal experiences and from our interactions with others.

• An ASPECT OF THE SELF THAT WE PRESENT ONLINE

is our digital self
 Difference between Real Self and Digital Self
REAL SELF DIGITAL SELF

• Our real self that develops organically • Our digital self is CONSTRUCTED by the INDIVIDUAL
in the natural environment BENEFITS.

• Our DIGITAL SELF interacts with others from a distance

• Our REAL SELF greatly benefits from direct
in a disembodied environment ( Zhao, 2005 ).
interactions with others ( Zhao, 2005 ).

• In the real world, there is a rich array of information
available that helpsus understand situations
including people's actual messages and
contextual cues.
• In the online world people generally have limited or
fragmented information and sometimes lack the
opportunity
to conduct a 'reality check
 — For instance, people can readily make comments based on a
slice of behavior that they see online but may not have full
knowledge of the context behind the behavior. However, the online
audience can be more truthful and less inhibited in their feedback
as compared to the offline audience. This can be seen in the
comments section of many websites.

For
example:
YouTube, where viewers spontaneously express
their approval or disapproval of video contents.

— Undeniably, we are affected by the APPRAISALS of others

whether these are obtained online or offline. We are usually more
affected by the appraisals of people whom we highly respect and
value, than by those of whom we regard as lea important. In the
digital world, the deluge of negative commen that can appear in a
person's space can be so overwhelming that they cause
distress to the person, regardless of who made them.
 • Trolling, Cyber bullying, bashing and shaming are MODERN TERMINOLOGIES
REFERRING to how seemingly unimportant people including strangers have the capacity
to create damage to their victims.

• In face-to-face interaction, rarely would one experience the same way, that rarely
people would throw hateful comments to others particularly on other people.

• These BOLD behaviours however, are quite present in the digital world and may stem
from a disembodied environment that fosters the detachment of the self (Zhao,2005).
Thus, some people feel freer to do as they please with little thought of the consequences
of their actions including their damaging effects they may cause on other people.
 • Our online identity has certainly EVOLVED through time.

• In the 90s, our online identity mainly stayed around chatrooms.

Now, it has access to a multitude of websites just by logging
on or username and password.

• It dynamically goes in and out of socia networking sites including

Facebook, Instagram and Linkedl and other internet spaces.

• Also, our digital self develops a WIDE CONNECTION in the process,

where we gained a great number of friends, likers, followers,
or subscribers.

• However, thes connections DO NOT NECESSARILY turn into

'significant others' or important figures in one's life.

• Interestingly, our digital self keep "ESTRANGED FRIENDS

and 'INTIMATE STRANGERS' (Zhao, 2005).
 SELF-PRESENTATION AND
IMPRESSION MANAGEMENT
Self-Presentation Impression Management
- the process of - involves the processes by
communicating one's own which people control how they
image to others (Baumeister, are perceived by others.
1982, Leary and Kowalski, 1990),

Both offline and online, people engage in self-presentation

which refers to the act of creating a favorable impression or the
desired image to an external (others) and internal (self)
audience (Myers & Twenge, 2017).
Selective self-presentation is more intense on the internet in
which online users carefully decide what aspects of information
about themselves they will share and when (Gonzales &
Hancock, 2011).
•Online interactions intensify social comparison that consequently affects our self- concept.

•Social comparison is a form of sociological self-esteem, where we derive our sense of self through
comparing ourselves with others (Festinger, 1954).

•As found in a study involving Facebook Users, those who spend a longer time in this site perceived
others to be happier and had better lives compared to them ( chou & edge, 2012)

•Social media magnifies the impact of social comparison. And therefore, it magnifies the negative effects
on teen well-being. Technology-based social comparison is associated with depressive symptoms
among adolescents, particularly females.

•Certainly this is a faulty assumption because people tend to present mostly the positive aspects of their
lives and exclude the unpleasant or mundane experiences.
 • According to Zhao (2005), The digital environment has made it easier for
people to create multiple online identities.

• He stated that people can choose to keep one online identity or "CYCLE THROUGH
"
multiple selves or identities according to how they want to present themselves.

• Online identities can be referred to by various handles or user names, and

can be either identical to one's real identity or can be shaped.

• INTERNET TROLLS, who often provoke disputes or upset individuals in

online communities, are typically known to conceal their true identities.
 IMPACT OF ONLINE
INTERACTION ON THE SELF
01 02 03 04
Self-expression through Positive interactions Enhancing our Psychological harm
online interactions with peers and educational caused by cyberbullying
which serve as a social validation of self opportunities, enabling and misunderstandings.
venue to facilitate closer promotes psychological us to connect with Discomfort of unwanted
relationships with well-being/self-esteem others for homework contact and
current friends. and fostering positive and group projects, and unintentional disclosure.
emotions and mood. facilitating access to Exposure to
information and inappropriate content
learning tools. and engaging in sexting.
BOUNDARIES OF THE
ONLINE SELF
Healthy relationships require strong boundaries, but
when it comes to our online life, we rarely bother to set
them up.

According to psychologist and coach Dana Gionta, Ph.D.,

the most important reason to set boundaries online is
for your "safety and protection." Personally, you don't
want to give out private information to the world, and
professionally, you don't want to jeopardize your
credibility and reputation, she said.

Therefore, it's vital to use caution when using social

media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, or any
other website, as well as when just composing emails.
Gionta offers helpful guidance on setting and defending
limits in this passage
 DIGITAL FOOTPRINTS
Here are some examples that leave's our digital footprints:
• social media post
• web browsing
• emails
• online shopping
• google searches
• location data
• comments and reviews
• online profiles
 DIGITAL FOOTPRINTS
REMINDER:
This information can impact your privacy and security, so be aware of what you do online and
make sure you settings are adjust accordingly . Because anyone can be prone to scams and identity
theft

Parang tae lang yan dapat wala kang digital footprints sa bowl para
dika masapok ng nanay mo just a friendly reminder.
 ONLINE ENGAGEMENTS THREATS PARTICULARLY TO OUR
DIGITAL FOOTPRINTS AND REPUTATION.
01 CYBERBULLYING - Negative interactions, harassments, or bullying can damage one’s reputation and mental health.
Fake News - Sharing false information can harm your credibility and damage your reputation.
02 Hate Speech and Discrimination- Engaging in hate speech or discriminatory behavior online can lead to backflash
03 and harm your reputation.
Online Arguments - Engaging in hostile online arguments or conflicts can negatively impact your image and result in
04 lost relationships.
Controversial Posts - Expressing controversial opinions or views can lead to backlash and harm your reputation within
05 specific communities.
Social Media Mistakes - Posting inappropriate or regrettable content can have long-lasting consequences on your
06 reputation.
Data Breaches - Personal data breaches can expose sensitive information and lead to identity theft or fraud,
07 damaging your reputation.

08 Phishing and Scams - Falling victim to online scams or phishing attacks can harm both your reputation and finances.
Inappropriate Content - Posting or being associated with inappropriate or offensive content can reflect poorly on your
09 reputation.
Over-sharing - Revealing too much personal information, such as addresses or phone numbers, can lead to privacy
10 breaches and potential harm.
 HOW CAN WE AVOID THESE THREATS?
01 Be Mindful of What You Share 06 Avoid Engaging in Online Arguments

02 Use Strong, Unique Passwords 07 Monitor Your Digital Footprint

03 Check Privacy Settings 08 Practice Safe Browsing

04 Think Before You Click 09 Limit Online Exposure

05 Fact-Check Information

By taking these precautions and being vigilant about your online activities, you can reduce the risks to
your digital footprint and protect your online reputation. Remember that the internet can have a long
memory, so it's essential to consider the potential consequences of your online actions
THANK YOU!
Members:

Jumare James Adiong

Aeron Barrios II
Marc Daniel Bosquillos
Althea Jeri Marie Dacanay
Rod Velasco Dagta
Jafia Fresado
Gabby Christine Liberato
Aljay Lovendino
Mariella Marbella
Ara Mae Mostera
Ismael Pandita
Camille Peñarubia