The Influence of Social Media Platforms on Self-Identity In the New Media Environment: The Case of TikTok and Instagram

Abstract

With the advent of the digital age comes a plethora of new media platforms through which individuals can exhibit themselves, offering a fresh angle from which to shape the formation of individual identities. However, new media has both beneficial and detrimental consequences on the self-identity development of individuals. This research will examine the positive and negative effects of new media platforms on self-identity construction, investigate the causes and characteristics of the self-identity crisis caused by inappropriate use of new media, and offer concrete recommendations for addressing relevant issues by combining the cases of TikTok and Instagram.