Abstract
The present study investigated how and why Generation Z (Gen Z) individuals utilize stickers for impression management in instant messaging (IM) applications, as well as the impacts on interpersonal interactions. Through 30 semi-structured online interviews, five typical sticker types and their corresponding personas that are typically constructed were uncovered. Furthermore, we identified four primary motivations that drive Gen Z’s utilization of IM stickers for impression management purposes, including creating personal tags, gaining group identity, acknowledging authority, and fostering a communicative atmosphere. In terms of the impacts on interpersonal interactions, we discovered that Gen Z individuals were highly adept at utilizing IM stickers to construct their personas, which helps them to reduce online interpersonal distance with others and enhance their socializing abilities in various contexts. However, online social anxiety is a potential risk to their interpersonal relationships. Based on the findings, practical and theoretical insights were discussed.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Wisdom, Well-Being, Win-Win - 19th International Conference, iConference 2024, Proceedings |
Editors | Isaac Sserwanga, Hideo Joho, Jie Ma, Preben Hansen, Dan Wu, Masanori Koizumi, Anne J. Gilliland |
Publisher | Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH |
Pages | 198-207 |
Number of pages | 10 |
ISBN (Print) | 9783031578595 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2024 |
Event | 19th International Conference on Wisdom, Well-Being, Win-Win, iConference 2024 - Changchun, China Duration: 15 Apr 2024 → 26 Apr 2024 |
Publication series
Name | Lecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics) |
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Volume | 14597 LNCS |
ISSN (Print) | 0302-9743 |
ISSN (Electronic) | 1611-3349 |
Conference
Conference | 19th International Conference on Wisdom, Well-Being, Win-Win, iConference 2024 |
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Country/Territory | China |
City | Changchun |
Period | 15/04/24 → 26/04/24 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2024.
Keywords
- Generation Z
- Impression Management
- Instant Messaging
- Interpersonal Interactions
- Stickers