Privacy Management and Self-Disclosure on Social Network Sites: The Moderating Effects of Stress and Gender
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Title
Privacy Management and Self-Disclosure on Social Network Sites: The Moderating Effects of Stress and Gender
Subject
Self-Disclosure, Privacy, Stress, Gender, Social Network Sites (SNSs), Social Media
Description
A plethora of research has examined the effects of privacy concerns on individuals’ self-disclosure on social network sites (SNSs). However, most studies are based on the rational choice paradigm, without taking into account the influence of individuals’ emotional states. This study examines the roles of stress in influencing the relationship between privacy concerns and self-disclosure on SNSs,
as well as gender differences in the effects of stress. Results from a survey of 556 university students
in Hong Kong suggest that privacy concerns are negatively related to the amount, intimacy, and
honesty of self-disclosure on SNSs. Yet a person’s level of stress dampens the association between
privacy concerns and disclosure amount and intimacy, suggesting that people may worry less about privacy when highly stressed. Moreover, the moderating effect of stress varies based on gender. This study provides insights into the emotional component of privacy management online.
as well as gender differences in the effects of stress. Results from a survey of 556 university students
in Hong Kong suggest that privacy concerns are negatively related to the amount, intimacy, and
honesty of self-disclosure on SNSs. Yet a person’s level of stress dampens the association between
privacy concerns and disclosure amount and intimacy, suggesting that people may worry less about privacy when highly stressed. Moreover, the moderating effect of stress varies based on gender. This study provides insights into the emotional component of privacy management online.
Creator
Renwen Zhang & Jiawei Sophia Fu
Source
https://academic.oup.com/jcmc/article/25/3/236/5837802
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Date
25 October 2019
Contributor
Sri Wahyuni
Format
PDF
Language
English
Type
Text
Coverage
Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication 25 (2020)
Files
Collection
Citation
Renwen Zhang & Jiawei Sophia Fu, “Privacy Management and Self-Disclosure on Social Network Sites: The Moderating Effects of Stress and Gender,” Repository Horizon University Indonesia, accessed October 31, 2025, https://repository.horizon.ac.id/items/show/8660.