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Revealing images as Facebook profile pictures: Influences of demographics and relationship status
Published Jan 6, 2017 · A. Hetsroni, D. Guldin
Social Behavior and Personality
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Abstract
In this study, we examined the impact of demographics and relationship status on posting a revealing picture of oneself as a profile picture on Facebook. We randomly sampled and coded 1,000 profiles of Israeli Facebook users ranging in age between 18 and 61 years. Over 40% of the profiles showed at least 1 picture of the user dressed in a skimpy outfit. Results of a multiple logistic regression model indicated that younger age, a lower level of education, and not being engaged in a committed romantic relationship were significant predictors of the posting of these pictures. Further, gender alone was not a significant predictor, but the interaction of gender and level of education was. Specifically, women with a high-school-level education posted revealing pictures of themselves more often than did men with a similar level of education. We analyzed our results in light of Goffman’s theory of self-presentation.
Observational StudyYounger age, lower education, and not being in a committed romantic relationship significantly predict the posting of revealing profile pictures on Facebook.
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