| Title |
Slapyvardis virtualaus bendravimo kontekste / |
| Translation of Title |
A nickname in the context of an internet based interaction. |
| Authors |
Jocaitė, Regina |
| Full Text |
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| Is Part of |
Acta humanitarica universitatis Saulensis. 2009, T. 8, p. 282−290.. ISSN 1822-7309 |
| Keywords [eng] |
Identity ; Self-representation ; Persona ; Discussion forum ; Nickname |
| Abstract [eng] |
The paper deals with the specificity of mediated interaction which is subject to cyber culture conventions. They include netiquette, nickname and avatar. The concepts of identity, digital identity, its construction and attributes, means of self-representation in physical life and on the Internet are discussed in the paper. The author focuses on nicknames as selfidentification markers in discussion forums, their choice and classification. The findings of the study on naming practices among students (N=89) indicate that most nicknames are formal given names or their versions. Another group of nicknames is made up of words that refer to a particular character trait or physical attribute the respondent thinks s/he has. The group of nicknames of a non-descriptive character is smaller. Because informational selfidentification prevails a conclusion is made that the respondents tend to disclose rather than hide their real identity. They do not take an opportunity to simulate, construct and develop a web identity or try on a new personality. Classification of the collected nicknames by theme proves that the respondents give preference to the words of a descriptive character. |
| Type |
Journal article |
| Language |
Lithuanian |
| Publication date |
2009 |
