The strategic control of information: Impression management and self-presentation in daily life.
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According to self-presentation theories, adolescents are motivated to use impression management strategies to present themselves in a positive light, particularly in relation to their physical appearance.
“According to self-presentation theories, adolescents are motivated to use impression management strategies to present themselves in a positive light, particularly in relation to their physical appearance (Leary, 1996; Schlenker & Pontari, 2000).”
From The Perfect Storm: A Developmental-Sociocultural Framework for the Role of Social Media in Adolescent Girls' Body Image Concerns and Mental Health. (2022) · cites this paper as Schlenker & Pontari, 2000
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- Authors
- Schlenker, B. R., & Pontari, B. A.
- Affiliations
- University of Florida (US)
- Venue
- Psychological perspectives on self and identity.
- Publisher
- American Psychological Association
- Published
- 2000
- Pages
- 199-232
- OpenAlex
- W2505990876
- Cited by
- 268
- References
- 81
- Citations by year
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- FWCI
- 34.26
- Type
- book chapter
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- American Psychological Association eBooks (publishedVersion)
- Topics
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Personality Traits and Psychology
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Deception detection and forensic psychology
- Social Sciences › Sociology and Political Science › Social and Intergroup Psychology
- Keywords
- impression management, self-presentation, everyday life, social interaction, self-disclosure
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