Digital Identity and Self-Presentation in Online Environments

  • Authors

    • Sanjay Verma Operations Manager, HCL Technologies, India. Author
    • Naveen Kumar Product Manager, Zoho Corporation, India. Author

    DOI:

    https://doi.org/10.67228/3071561X/IJIRHT-2019PI3Q4N

    Published 02-04-2019

  • Digital Identity, Self-Presentation, Online Environments, Social Media, Impression Management, Identity Construction, Virtual Communities, User Behavior, Privacy, Digital Interaction

    Issue

    Vol. 2 No. 1 (2019)

    Section

    Articles

    How to Cite

    [1]
    S. Verma and N. Kumar, “Digital Identity and Self-Presentation in Online Environments”, IJIRHT, vol. 2, no. 1, pp. 01–13, Feb. 2019, doi: 10.67228/3071561X/IJIRHT-2019PI3Q4N.

  • Abstract

    Moreover, the results indicate that technology does not only increase the scope of the cultural exchange but also makes the interaction more enriched with real-time communication, multimedia content, and user-specific interactions. These developments have resulted in vibrant digital ecosystems that continuously exchange, transform and conserve cultural knowledge. Nevertheless, as much as these advantages may be, the paper also highlights the need to ensure that the effects of technology are well managed such that it can foster cultural diversity and inclusiveness but not work against these principles. Issues like the digital divide are seen to still limit access by some groups of people, which means that they cannot engage and contribute to the global cultural discussion. In a similar way, the prevailing nature of some cultures in digital media creates issues of cultural homogenization where local cultures and identities can be subdued to more powerful global discourses. Thus, policymakers, technology developers, and researchers should collaborate to develop inclusive digital spaces that facilitate equal cultural representation. This effort should aim at improving digital infrastructure, improving digital literacy, and promoting multilingual and culturally diverse content. Future studies must seek new models and approaches to help in closing the digital divide so that the needy groups can be empowered to fully engage in the digital ecosystem. Moreover, policies and technological solutions should be created that will retain the cultural heritage and promote intercultural dialogue. To sum up, technology is a potent facilitator of cross-cultural exchange in the world, but its success in the long-run is based on a balance of innovation and inclusiveness to be made so that the wealth of global cultural diversity is not only preserved but also glorified.

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