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The Self Online

Jenna CondieUniversity of Salford

#salfordpsych

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The idea ofan identity was unthinkable in the 16th century (Taylor, 1989)

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Where is The Self?

“When you ask people to localize their self, they will point to their body and tell you that it is somewhere inside.” (Hermans, 2004, p. 298)

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The Self in the Digital Age

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Very ShortHistory of Social Networking Sites

In 1991, there was only one web page. Today, there are over a trillion (Barabási, 2011).

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We are in a period of adaptation

Challenges

Opportunities

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Just another form of communication?

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Yes…

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Constructing ourselves out there in space

Dialogical

Multivoiced

Fluid

Agency

& No…

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Constructing identities

“The choosing, deciding, shaping human being who aspires to be the author of his or her own life, the creator of an individual identity” as “the central character of our time”

(Beck & Beck-Gernsheim, 2001, p 22–23)

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Postmodern identities

GlobalisationConnected MobilityMigrationMulticultural

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We have more choice, we are more reflexive (Giddens, 1991)

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Choice

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This?

Or This?

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This?

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Or this?

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What you say matters

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What you do matters

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Tweet: “Free this week, for quick gossip/prep before I go and destroy America”

= Deported from the US when landed

Tweet: "Crap! Robin Hood airport is closed. You've got a week and a bit to get your shit together otherwise I'm blowing the airport sky high!!”

= Arrested, trial, fined £3600

Different interpretations

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UoS Student Disciplinary Procedure2. Misconduct“ii) that it otherwise damages the University or its reputation, whether this takes place on campus or off campus.”

“In particular, the following are indicative examples of what shall constitute misconduct, whether occurring on University premises or elsewhere including in the virtual environment of social networking or other websites”

“iv) violent, indecent, disorderly, threatening, intimidating, defamatory, derogatory, or otherwise inappropriate behaviour or language”

Excerpts from Page 2 of Student Disciplinary Procedure , University of Salford 2011/2012http://www.governance.salford.ac.uk/cms/resources/uploads/File/AQA/Student_Disciplinary_Procedure.pdf

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65% Of employers will look at potential employee’s online presence prior to interview

Bailey et al., (2011) http://www.ipat.com/SiteCollectionDocuments/pdfs/New%2016PF%20Research/OPP_poster_Social_Networking_Recruitment.pdf

How would they interpret you?

How do others in your networks interpret you?

How are you constructing yourself online?

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Are you an aspiring clinical psychologist?

McKenzie & Fawns (2011)• Avoid posting information on SNS due to the

potential risk to their perceived professionalism.

Coiffait, Bartlett, Condie, & Houghton (forthcoming) • Should not be deprived of the benefits offered by

social media and suggest ways to manage online presence to enjoy the benefits and minimise issues that may affect professional roles

In Clinical Psychology Forum – Publication of the BPS Division of Clinical Psychology

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Watch out for:DCP Guidance on the Use of Social Media

for Clinical Psychologists

DCP website: http://dcp.bps.org.uk/dcp/

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Take Control of your Digital Identity

Use your research skills and research privacy settings of the networks you are on.

Keep checking!

Link: http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/download-unofficial-facebook-privacy-guide/

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The Networked Self (Papacharissi, 2011)

• Self-identity in public and private life merge online• Online social networks are where we negotiate

identity and self presentation.

• Performing self (Goffman, 1959) – who are your imagined audiences?

• Social networking sites as a stage for interaction, linking us with multiple audiences.

Link: http://viralmedia.pbworks.com/w/file/fetch/45052678/A%20Networked%20Self-Identity,%20Community%20and%20Culture%20on%20Social%20Network%20Sites%20%5B2011%5D.pdf

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It’s not what you know, but who!

“Call it a clan, call it a network, call it a tribe, call it a family: Whatever you call it, whoever you

are, you need one.” Jane Howard

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The strength of weak ties - Mark Granovetter (1973)

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• Weak ties work as bridges between social groups

• People who are bridges may appear socially isolated (floaters?)

• Yet having weak ties with two or more groups = very early access to new information

The strength of weak ties - Mark Granovetter (1973)

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5 min Break

Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNWEyROX0-M&feature=relmfu

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Part 2 of today’s lecture: Constructing a Professional Self Online to get on in Psychology

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The CV as dying but not dead

From paper To webpage

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Innovative Self• New roles = opportunity to innovate yourself• You recently acquired a new role as a…

• Construct your professional online self to:– Create & find opportunities e.g. work experience– Build an invaluable network– Gain confidence and self-reflect– Develop your area of expertise– Demonstrate your understanding of Psychology– Share, collaborate and innovate!

Positioning the platforms

Private Public

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Professional

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Professional

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Your social media “Shop Windows”

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Are you Googleable? Check!

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9 ways students can use social media to boost their careers

Link: http://mashable.com/2012/02/10/students-job-search-social-media/

1. It’s Not the Same2. Power in Connections3. It Can Help You Find a Job4. Learning Is Still Good for You5. You Can’t Hide Behind the Curtain6. It’s Not Just About You7. Strut Your Stuff8. You Will Get the Once-over9. What You Do Now Will Pay Off Later

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Twitter = opportunities

Link: http://bps-research-digest.blogspot.co.uk/2011/09/psychologists-who-tweet-second-major.html

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Information &Opportunities…

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Twitter Stories

Enterprise

Learning

Networking Collaboration

Sharing

Ideas

Support

Information

Knowledge Opportunities

People power

Events

Careers

Link: www.madhouseofideas.org

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Twitter Step by Step

Link: http://mashable.com/guidebook/twitter/

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LSE guide to Twitter:

Link: http://www2.lse.ac.uk/newsAndMedia/news/archives/2011/10/twitter_guide.aspx

Academics/Researchers but still useful

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The professional network!

You’ll probably be on this network in the future….so why wait?

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Groups

Something for Summer?

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Networking Many of you are already networking

online with each other

Important to expand your networks for new opportunities

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Social Media – A way in!“The economy doesn't look so bad if you skip the job ads and

speak directly to the CEO”. Nicole Gravagna, a Molecular Biologist on LinkedIn

DIRECT!

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Networking Example

Who is Tahira Majothi? Benefits of connecting with Tahira?

Benefits for Tahira connecting with you?

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Reciprocal Relationships

“…successful networking and developing professional relationships should be reciprocal – it’s all about give and take. You need to be offering up

something too whether it’s suggesting an event that might be of interest to someone, or bringing a

potential collaboration to life. The more people you are developing successful relationships with,

the more good quality work you have to do” (REDS, 2011, p. 2)

Link: http://www.slideshare.net/salfordpgrs/reds-guide-to-networking

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Not to forget: Email Signature!

Fictional person!

I made this up!

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The Self Online

Jenna CondieUniversity of Salford

#salfordpsych