Online Self-Disclosure dan Display of Affection di Media Sosial Online

Abstract

One of the uses of social media is used by romantic couples as a media to express love and affection. Studies related to this phenomenon are known as display of affection. These display of affection can vary due to the influence of cultural differences. Each culture regulates what can and cannot be shared with others. These culturally understood values will influence whether individuals will be private or disclose. This condition is thought to affect the level of individual self-disclosure. The presence of social media increases the need for online self-disclosure. The current study aims (1) to examine whether there is a relationship between online self-disclosure and display of affection on online social media. (2) to know the description of display of affection on online social media. (3) to know the description of online self-disclosure on online social media. This type of research is quantitative correlation with cross sectional design. A sample of 398 was obtained using nonprobability sampling technique of convenience sampling type. Data collection using display of affection scale and online self-disclosure scale. The results of hypothesis testing using spearman rank analysis showed a sig value. = 0.000 with a correlation coefficient of 0.559. Thus, Ha is accepted, meaning that there is a relationship between online self-disclosure and display of affection on online social media. The results of descriptive analysis show that the description of display of affection on online social media and the description of online self-disclosure on online social media are both in the moderate category