The Presentation of Self in the Age of Social Media: Distinguishing Performances and Exhibitions Online

Autor/in	Hogan, Bernie
Titel	The Presentation of Self in the Age of Social Media: Distinguishing Performances and Exhibitions Online
Quelle	In: Bulletin of Science, Technology & Society, 30 (2010) 6, S.377-386 (10 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0270-4676
DOI	10.1177/0270467610385893
Schlagwörter	Stellungnahme; Theories; Figurative Language; Self Concept; Privacy; Influence of Technology; Web Sites; Internet; Computer Mediated Communication; Electronic Publishing; Exhibits; Self Disclosure (Individuals); Self Expression; Interpersonal Communication; Audiences; Friendship; Synchronous Communication; Asynchronous Communication + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Theory; Theorie; Selbstkonzept; Privatsphäre; Web-Design; Computerkonferenz; Elektronisches Publizieren; Ausdruck; Interpersonale Kommunikation; Spectator; Zuschauer; Freundschaft
Abstract	Presentation of self (via Goffman) is becoming increasingly popular as a means for explaining differences in meaning and activity of online participation. This article argues that self-presentation can be split into performances, which take place in synchronous "situations," and artifacts, which take place in asynchronous "exhibitions." Goffman's dramaturgical approach (including the notions of front and back stage) focuses on situations. Social media, on the other hand, frequently employs exhibitions, such as lists of status updates and sets of photos, alongside situational activities, such as chatting. A key difference in exhibitions is the virtual "curator" that manages and redistributes this digital content. This article introduces the exhibitional approach and the curator and suggests ways in which this approach can extend present work concerning online presentation of self. It introduces a theory of "lowest common denominator" culture employing the exhibitional approach. (Contains 2 notes.) (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10