This document discusses how profile pictures on social media can reveal aspects of a person's personality. It notes that profile pictures are often the first thing people see on another person's profile. The pictures people choose, whether selfies or posed photos, can provide clues to their characteristics and priorities in life. Factors like age, gender and desire for approval can influence the types of pictures people post. The document also discusses how profile pictures and receiving likes or comments on pictures can impact people's self-esteem and perception.
13. "Most men put up a picture which shows they're friendly,
approachableand resourceful." -Pease
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14. While women want
to show their
relationship ability, so
they'll put up pictures
of their
pets, friends, kids or
partners.
-Pease
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15. The opinion of
others has been a
part of identity
development for
more than a
century- Dr. Andrea Letamendi
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17. When people
comment on our
pictures
it influence the self-
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18. A recent study showed more online photo sharing from
people whose self-esteem is based on public contingencies..
defined in this instance as others' approval, physical
appearance and outdoing competition.
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Source: The social psychology of the selfie by Christine Erikson
19. Facebook friends like to compete or show off
through pictures.
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21. "It is only problematic when someone fixates or over-
compares to their detriment
but that is not a function of the photos as much as the
individual struggling with self-esteem. -Dr. Rutledge
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