Researchers at Brigham Young University performed a study
on what different factors drive people to take photographs of
themselves. Is it an act of egotism? A statement? A way to connect? Or
something else entirely?
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Communicators
Communicators share selfies as a way to connect with and open a dialogue
with their followers. "They're all about two-way communication,"
explained co-author Maureen Elinzano.
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Autobiographers
Those who fall into this category use selfies as a tool to document
their lives and log significant moments and memories. The study
describes autobiographers as people who want to share their photos in
the public realm so that others may see them, but who aren't seeking the
feedback and engagement that communicators are.
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Self-Publicists
Despite the commonly held belief that selfies are symptomatic of an ego
unbound, self-publicists is actually the smallest of the three groups.
"[Self-publicists] are the people who love documenting their entire
lives," said co-author Harper Anderson. "And in documenting and sharing
their lives, they're hoping to present themselves and their stories in a
positive light." Think celebrity social media stars like Taylor Swift,
Gigi and Bella Hadid, and, of course, the Kardashians.
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