Self-disclosureĀ on social media is not just about buildingĀ
trustĀ and forming relationships. āSocial Enhancement & Social Compensationā is another theory concerning peopleās online presence and behaviour that associates the offline popularity of a user & how it relates to their behaviour on social media.Ā
Popularity studies show that in the beginning stages of adulthood, peers replace parents as the most important social influence on teens. And therefore, teens become much more interested in acceptance of their āfriendsā rather than their family. During this time, being popular and/or attractiveĀ - simply ācoolāĀ -Ā among peers plays a crucial role in the youth social interactions. The ācoolerā they are, the more popular they become, and thatās desirable - and not just for teens!
iāve recently revisited this from back in 2017⦠and i think itās still relevantā¦