Beware of Selfies: The Impact of Photo Type on Impression Formation Based on Social Networking Profiles

Volume: 8
Published: Feb 16, 2017
Abstract
Users of social networking sites such as Facebook frequently post self-portraits on their profiles. While research has begun to analyze the motivations for posting such pictures, less is known about how selfies are evaluated by recipients. Although producers of selfies typically aim to create a positive impression, selfies may also be regarded as narcissistic and therefore fail to achieve the intended goal. The aim of this study is to examine...
Paper Details
Title
Beware of Selfies: The Impact of Photo Type on Impression Formation Based on Social Networking Profiles
Published Date
Feb 16, 2017
Volume
8
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