The Mask of the Screen : Digital Persona vs Embodied Selfhood in the Social media Age.
Nalawade Anjali Ganesh (CKT College)
Guide: Dr. K.V.Varma Assistant Professor (CKT College)
Abstract :
This research explores the contrasting dynamics of virtual self-presentation ("digital masks") and real-world embodied experiences ("selfhood") in the social media age. It examines how online personas, often curated and idealized through digital manipulation, diverge from individuals' physical realities and authentic selves, potentially impacting self-perception, social interactions, and mental health. The study investigates the implications of this duality, particularly in the context of social media's influence on body image and identity formation among young people.
Keywords: Digital identity, Social media, Online self-presentation, Digital persona, Embodied self, Authenticity, Impression management
