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Self-disclosure: Social network’s influence on relationships. Katilyn Hartwig Cmst 4899: Senior project. Self-Disclosure. Growth in technology results in advances for young adults Online relationships develop self-disclosure questions Why is it important?
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Self-disclosure: Social network’s influence on relationships Katilyn Hartwig Cmst 4899: Senior project
Self-Disclosure • Growth in technology results in advances for young adults • Online relationships develop self-disclosure questions • Why is it important? • Trust, gender differences, personal matters
Trust • Taddei & Contenta (2013) • Trust = central role in self-disclosure • Bruss & Hill (2010) • Reciprocation = greater amount of trust • Park, Jin, & Annie Jin (2011) • With trust, relationships can develop positively
Trust • Gibbs, Ellison, & Heino (2006) • Online relationships beginning with sites • Trust builds up to face-to-face communication • Bane, Cornish, & Kampman (2010 • Tang & Wang (2010) • Real-life friends are trusted more than online friends/relationships
Gender Differences • Cho (2007) • Differences in face-to-face disclosure • Personal information shared • Bond (2009) • Females = intimate details • Males = basic details
Personal Matters • Atrill & Jalil (2011) • Intimate, work, financial details • Personal matters = highest ranked topic self-disclosed • Bruss & Hill (2010) • Personal, intimate details, rank highest
Conclusion • Growth in technology and internet usage increasing online relationships • Trust, gender differences, personal matters • Why it is important • Catfish