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Liu, J., Abas, W. A. W., & Ma’rof, A. A. (2024). The impact of emoji use on self-disclosure on social media: a literature review. Environment and Social Psychology, 9(9). https://doi.org/10.59429/esp.v9i9.2985

The impact of emoji use on self-disclosure on social media: a literature review

Jian Liu

1 Department of Communication, Faculty of Modern Languages and Communication, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Selangor 43400, Malaysia 2 Department of Radio and Television Director, Wuyi University, Wuyishan 354300, China

Wan Anita Wan Abas

Department of Communication, Faculty of Modern Languages and Communication, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Selangor 43400, Malaysia

Aini Azeqa Ma’rof

Faculty of Human Ecology, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Selangor 43400, Malaysia Institute for Social Science Studies, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Selangor 43400, Malaysia


DOI: https://doi.org/10.59429/esp.v9i9.2985


Keywords: emoji, self-disclosure, social media, Uses and Gratifications Theory(UGT), computer-mediated communication(CMC)

Abstract

This paper explores the multifaceted role of emojis in digital communication, particularly on social media platforms. Emojis, evolving from their inception in 1997 as pictorial symbols, have become integral to modern communication practices, transcending linguistic and cultural barriers. They facilitate nuanced expressions, emotional conveyance, and cultural representations, enriching interactions across diverse online environments. Drawing on the Uses and Gratifications Theory, this study examines how emojis fulfill specific user needs, enhance social interactions, and influence self-disclosure behaviors.

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