USELF [Module 4]

Refers to the influence of technology on social interactions. Technology, particularly social media, has made communication more accessible, regardless of proximity.

Characters and roles individuals create within specific social positions. The salience of identity, determined by the level of commitment, influences behavioral choices in various situations.

It can lead to disembodiment, where individuals separate themselves from their physical bodies while engaged in social media, allowing the adoption of identities independent of their physical existence.

Refers to behaving differently in virtual spaces than in face-to-face interactions. The two categories are benign disinhibition (increased self-disclosure and kindness) and toxic disinhibition (use of rude language, threats, engaging in harmful online activities).

Dissociative Anonymity, Invisibility, Asynchronicity, Solipsistic Introjection, Dissociative Imagination, and Minimized Status and Authority. Each factor contributes to the loosening of inhibitions in online interactions.

Allows individuals to hide some or all of their identity in virtual interactions, creating a separation between their real and virtual selves. This anonymity can make individuals feel protected, enabling them to behave differently online.

It arises from the text-based nature of virtual communication, providing a shield of virtual invisibility. This allows individuals to misrepresent themselves and engage in behaviors they might not consider offline.

Refers to events in cyberspace not happening in real-time. This emotional hit and run effect allow individuals to post opinions, leave, and return later to see reactions. It also provides a temporary escape from negative content on social media.

Occurs when individuals assign traits to virtual personas they don't know visually. Interactions with these imagined characters feel more imaginary, and reading messages may lead to subvocalizing, creating a perception of talking to oneself.

It is influenced by an individual's personality. People can be predisposed to different levels of disinhibition based on their underlying feelings, needs, and drives. The intensity of these factors affects susceptibility to online disinhibition.

Don't post or send anything you would be embarrassed for certain others to see, Be careful about over-sharing, Avoid hanging out with the "wrong crowd" online and offline, Consider your emotional state before posting or responding, Consider the expected reactions from toxic disinhibition, and Search for yourself online.