Personality Through Profile Pictures

By Ahmed Alabdullatif

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Facebook is the most common Social Networking Service worldwide.

In 2013, Facebook has 1,110 million

users.

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Source: Facebook reports first quarter for 2013.

When we visit a profile page…

…the profile picture is the first thing we look at.

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Profile owners post

picture of themselves…

…to show some sides of their personalities.

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PREFECTIONINPROFILEPICTURES…

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…whether it’s

selfie

or portrait.in a party

From a profile picture...

…we can know some of the characteristics of this person.

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A mother holding her baby…

…means she is proud and wants to share her joy. -Dr. Janet Hall

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“The profile picture then acts as our first

impression…

…your one shot to sum up who you are.” - Astha Gupta

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…between the images portrayed by different age groups or different gender.

There is a distinct difference…

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projection is different in nature.

Men Women &

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"Most men put up a picture which shows they're friendly,

approachable and resourceful." -Pease

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“While women want to show their relationship ability, so they'll put up pictures of their pets, friends, kids or partners.”

-Pease

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“The opinion of others has been a part of identity development for more than a century”- Dr. Andrea Letamendi

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Self-esteem can

be affected by the online anonymity.

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When people comment on our pictures…

…it influence the self-perception. Photo source: networkmarketingnewmlm.blogspot.ca

“A recent study showed more online photo sharing from people whose self-esteem is based on public contingencies..

…defined in this instance as others' approval, physical appearance and outdoing competition.”

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Source: The social psychology of the selfie by Christine Erikson

Facebook friends like to compete or show off through pictures.

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People are competitive in nature.

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"It is only problematic when someone fixates or over-compares to their detriment…

…but that is not a function of the photos as much as the individual struggling with self-esteem.” -Dr. Rutledge

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Your online picture is like the cover of a

book.

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"You, on your own, can be a powerful statement."- Surfleet

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