Abstract
This study was designed to investigate patterns of photograph posting on both Facebook and Instagram. The participants of the study were students at the College of Wooster. Using an online survey, the researcher quantitatively analyzed data collected from 106 participants, of which 91 were used. It was concluded that Facebook users have a different audience than that of Instagram users. It was revealed that photographs posted on Facebook were intended more for family members rather than photographs posted on Instagram. Instagram users view “likes” as a way to increase their self-image on social media. Additionally, Instagram users edit significantly more of their photographs than Facebook users do. Neither Facebook nor Instagram users are concerned about the privacy of various personal information on their social media profiles. Finally, both Facebook and Instagram users post photographs where they alter their appearance for the purpose of their audience members reacting in envy.
Advisor
Johnson, Michelle
Department
Communication Studies
Recommended Citation
Kalis, Katherine Bahrs, "Identity in Social Networking Sites: The Presentation of Self Through Photographs on Facebook and Instagram" (2015). Senior Independent Study Theses. Paper 6753.
https://openworks.wooster.edu/independentstudy/6753
Keywords
identity, social media, Facebook, Instagram, Imagined Audience
Publication Date
2015
Degree Granted
Bachelor of Arts
Document Type
Senior Independent Study Thesis
© Copyright 2015 Katherine Bahrs Kalis