Talk:Self Branding on Social Media Platforms/@comment-27015456-20151028023909

Connected to self-branding in the digital space are dating profiles. You could compare the similarties and differences in self-branding on social media platforms and dating websites. For example you could ask do people lie more about their personal characteristics on dating profiles because finding a partner may be a more serious matter for them. I found 2 relevant articles that could help you with your research in this. You could possibly add this to the broader context section of your proposal.

Yurchisin, J., Watchravesringkan, K., & Deborah, B. M. (2005). AN EXPLORATION OF IDENTITY RE-CREATION IN THE CONTEXT OF INTERNET DATING.  Social Behavior and Personality, 33(8), 735-750. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/209883970?accountid=14771 '''

Toma, C., Hancock, J., & Ellison, N. (2008). Separating fact from fiction: An examination of deceptive self-presentation in online dating profiles.  Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 34(8), 1023-1036. doi:10.1177/0146167208318067 '''