Identity in Communities and Networks

The Reality of Online Identity: Millennial use of Instagram

Aidan Jackson-Taylor Curtin University Abstract This paper explores the concept of online identity deception and the impact of this behaviour in the environment of social media, especially Instagram. Identity deception is explored in the context of early Usenet Newsgroups, Online Role-Playing Games as well as social media. The motivations for Instagram use are discussed and… Continue reading The Reality of Online Identity: Millennial use of Instagram