Indonesian Journal of Cultural and Community Development
Vol 16 No 1 (2025): March
Cultural Studies and Community Development

Self-Disclosure pada Individu Introvert di Media Sosial dalam Perspektif Dramaturgi Erving Goffman
Self-Disclosure in Introverted Individuals on Social Media from Erving Goffman's Dramaturgical Perspective


  • Gusti Chairunnisa Hildhasari*,
  • Ferry Adhi Dharma
Gusti Chairunnisa Hildhasari
Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo, Indonesia *
Ferry Adhi Dharma
Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo, Indonesia

(*) Corresponding Author
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.21070/ijccd.v16i1.1169
Published October 24, 2024
Keywords
  • self-disclosure,
  • introversion,
  • anonymity,
  • social media,
  • identity construction
How to Cite
Hildhasari, G. C., & Dharma, F. A. (2024). Self-Disclosure pada Individu Introvert di Media Sosial dalam Perspektif Dramaturgi Erving Goffman. Indonesian Journal of Cultural and Community Development, 16(1). https://doi.org/10.21070/ijccd.v16i1.1169

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Abstract

Abstract. General Background: Social media platforms have transformed into vital spaces for self-expression, particularly for individuals who struggle to articulate their thoughts in face-to-face interactions. Specific Background: This study investigates the self-disclosure strategies of introverted individuals on platform X, employing Alfred Schutz's phenomenology and Erving Goffman's dramaturgical theory to analyze the dynamics of their online interactions. Knowledge Gap: While existing literature has explored self-presentation in social media, the nuanced experiences of introverts and the role of anonymity in facilitating self-disclosure remain under-researched. Aims: The study aims to uncover the motives and meanings behind the online behaviors of introverted individuals who adopt extroverted personas on platform X. Results: Findings from nine informants reveal that anonymity enables a liberating front stage, allowing for greater openness in self-disclosure, even among individuals experiencing gender inversion. Informants report a "Motive of Cause," linked to a lack of understanding peers, and a "Motive of Purpose," highlighting platform X as a vital medium for self-expression. Novelty: This research offers new insights into the intersection of introversion, anonymity, and self-presentation, emphasizing the complexities of online identity construction. Implications: The findings suggest that social media can serve as a crucial outlet for introverted individuals, fostering connections and self-exploration, which may inform future research and mental health initiatives aimed at supporting introverts in both online and offline contexts.

Highlights: 

 

  • Anonymity as Liberation: The study highlights how anonymity on platform X allows introverted individuals to express themselves more freely.

  • Motives of Self-Expression: Informants demonstrate specific motives for their online behavior, stemming from a lack of understanding peers in their offline lives.

  • Implications for Mental Health: Findings indicate that social media can play a significant role in supporting the self-exploration and connection of introverted individuals.

 

Keywords – self-disclosure, introversion, anonymity, social media, identity construction

 

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