DIGITAL SELF

• Digital Self is the online representation of an individual's identity
• Digital Literacy is defined as the capabilities possessed by individuals who are living, learning and working in a digital society.
• Online Disinhibition refers to the lack of restraint one feels when communicating online in comparison to communicating in-person, which could have both positive and negative effects.
• Online Disinhibition has two categories: Benign Disinhibition and Toxic Disinhibition, which include phenomena such as Pornography, Online Crime, and Cyberbullying.
• Self Presentation, Personal Identity, Social Identity, and Arm’s Length Self are aspects of Online Disinhibition.
• The Phenomenon of Oversharing and FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) are also related to Online Disinhibition.
• 10 Things You Should Not Share on Social Media include screenshots of personal conversations, pictures of identification cards and certificates, your home address & phone numbers, your financial status, explicit content, false or untrue statements about someone, precise location, confessions, and your countless selfies.
• The Digital Self can be seen as a projection or extension of one’s physical self, which includes personal information such as name, age, gender, location, interests, hobbies, etc.
• The digital self is not just limited to social media profiles but also extends to other platforms like email addresses, blogs, websites, and online communities where individuals interact with others.
• Digital Footprint is the trail left behind by an individual's activities online, including their interactions with others, posts, comments, likes, shares, and other digital artifacts.