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18-03-2024 | Empirical Research

Online Self-Disclosure and Self-Concept Clarity Among Chinese Middle School Students: A Longitudinal Study

Auteurs: Qian Liu, Zhenxing Li, Jingting Zhu

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Youth and Adolescence | Uitgave 6/2024

Abstract

The relationship between online self-disclosure and self-concept clarity has been previously examined through cross-sectional studies. This study examined causal connections between online self-disclosure and self-concept clarity among Chinese middle school students using longitudinal data collected over 18 months. Participants were 535 seventh-grade students aged 12–14 years (M_age = 12.93, SD = 0.54, 43.18% girls), assessed four times, six months apart. In a random intercept cross-lagged panel model, self-concept clarity significantly predicted online self-disclosure. Latent growth mixture modeling identified two distinct growth trajectories for both online self-disclosure (Rapid change, 7%; Slow change, 93%) and self-concept clarity (Rapid change, 8%; No change, 92%). Multiple logistic regression analysis suggested that changes in self-concept clarity influenced the developmental trajectory profile of online self-disclosure. Although male and female students differed in online self-disclosure and self-concept clarity, gender differences in the developmental trajectory profiles of online self-disclosure and self-concept clarity were not significant. Supporting adolescents in developing a clear self-concept to mitigate risks associated with excessive online self-disclosure is important.

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Titel: Online Self-Disclosure and Self-Concept Clarity Among Chinese Middle School Students: A Longitudinal Study
Auteurs: Qian Liu
Zhenxing Li
Jingting Zhu
Publicatiedatum: 18-03-2024
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Youth and Adolescence / Uitgave 6/2024
Print ISSN: 0047-2891
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-6601
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10964-024-01964-1

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