Digital Self Reflection (GEUSELF - Y27 - HUANG)

Presented to the Psychology
De La Salle University - Manila

Term 3, A.Y. 2020 - 2021
In partial fulfillment
of the course
In GEUSELF (Y27)
REFLECTION: DIGITAL SELF
Submitted by:
Huang, Aaron D.
Submitted to:
Mr. Joseph S. Cadeliña, MHSS, RN
August 26, 2021

1. Describe your digital self.
My digital self is not exactly my ideal self but it is not as far as my ideal self. Because of social
media, I am more open, exposing myself to more vulnerability. Through social media, it gives
me more strength to continue to do my tasks and it inspires me more to fight and conquer life
challenges.
2. How is your digital (online) self different from your real (offline) self?
My digital self is kinda little different from my ideal self especially when it comes to finding
motivation and strength to fight challenges. In digital self, as I said a while ago, social media
gives me the motivation and strength, on the other hand, when it comes to my ideal self, I find
and get my motivations and strengths from the people around us such as my family and friends
that they help me and motivate me in everything that I do. Also, the way I represent myself can
be different that\n the way I represent online. It depends on the situation where sometimes, I am
more confident talking to someone online and vice versa. In the digital self, I can say and post
what I want online and I feel less shy because I am not interacting face to face. But most
importantly, the difference between my digital self and ideal self is that I can move freely in my
digital self without pretending that you are fine, especially when you have problems.
3. Do we construct our digital selves or does the internet construct us?
I believe we construct our digital selves. I don't believe the Internet has damaged my brain's
ability to do this. We are the same species now as we were before the Internet. Yes, the Internet
can make our lives easier. However, just as the Internet does not change the core fact of my
thinking, it does not change our intrinsic inclination to violence or our innate ability for love. The
fact that, despite developments in communication technology, the size of the human group has
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stayed largely consistent over time suggests that it is not the technology that is important to our
success. The ability of the human mind to keep track of social links, create mental rosters that
identify who is who, and create mental maps that show who is connected to whom is the most
important component.
4. How are the other dimensions of the self expressed online?
There are 5 other dimensions of self expression online. The internet persona's public aspect.
Celebrities that have a large effect through movie premieres, product launches, and variety shows
are one example of this. Their very presence has a significant impact on the internet, and without
it, they would be just like any other person. Essentially, it entails broadcasting your entire
existence to the world. The mediatized identity is the second dimension of an online presence. In
terms of public identification, the mediatized dimension of online persona refers to how people
show themselves on various social media platforms, such as Facebook, Google, and Instagram,
which seek personal information. Performative identity is the third level of an online persona. It's
a show of how we display ourselves. It is because people can construct or cultivate their online
personas, whether real or fictitious. Talking about your interests or disclosing your gender is an
example of so-called performance. The fourth is collective dimension. An individual can earn a
set number of followers on every social media network, as you may know. According to how
they observe the individual with their own eyes, these followers will disseminate one's name to
others. The value dimension of an online persona is the final one. Investing in one's online
persona is a wise decision. You create your empire with money and relationships.

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Presented to the Psychology

De La Salle University - Manila

REFLECTION: DIGITAL SELF

August 26, 2021

3. Do we construct our digital selves or does the internet construct us?

4. How are the other dimensions of the self expressed online?

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