Norms of online expressions of emotion: Comparing Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and WhatsApp

New Media and Society - Tập 20 Số 5 - Trang 1813-1831 - 2018
Sophie F Waterloo1, Susanne E. Baumgartner1, Jochen Peter1, Patti M. Valkenburg1
1University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands

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The main aim of this study was to examine the norms of expressing emotions on social media. Specifically, the perceived appropriateness (i.e. injunctive norms) of expressing six discrete emotions (i.e. sadness, anger, disappointment, worry, joy, and pride) was investigated across four different social media platforms. Drawing on data collected in March 2016 among 1201 young Dutch users (15–25 years), we found that positive expressions were generally perceived as more appropriate than negative expressions across all platforms. In line with the objective of the study, some platform differences were found. The expression of negative emotions was rated as most appropriate for WhatsApp, followed by Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. For positive emotion expression, perceived appropriateness was highest for WhatsApp, followed by Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Additionally, some gender differences were found, while age showed little variations. Overall, the results contribute to a more informed understanding of emotion expression online.

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New Media and Society

Tập 20 Số 5

1813-1831

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