The Role of Individual Differences and Emotion in Facebook Activity

The Role of Individual Differences and Emotion in Facebook Activity Crystal M. Kreitler, Cheryl K. Stenmark, Jessica Serrate, Nicolette Winn Abstract Facebook has become a common means for self-representation and social interaction. We conducted two studies to examine more closely how individuals’ personality traits and emotion are associated with their Facebook activity. Using both participant self-report and content coding, Study 1 revealed...