APS

31st APS Annual Convention · 2019

How Emerging Adults Use a “Finsta” Account to Manage the Multiple Audience Problem

Washington, DC · May 2019

Poster · Cross-Cutting Theme Poster - Me, My Phone and I

  • Kathleen Hughes Stellmach
    Capella University
  • Kristen Boyer
    Capella University
  • Sveta Greer
    Capella University
  • Francesca Lallos Brandl
    Capella University
  • Angela Sartain
    Capella University

Abstract

This study explored whether self-disclosure, self-presentation and various demographics predicted the use of multiple Instagram accounts by the same person to restrict access to personal information. Participants were recruited via social media. Data were collected from emerging adults using an online questionnaire and analyzed using a multiple linear regression model.

Media/Technology

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