Oversharing or Vulnerability? The Psychology of Being Seen Online
Vulnerability is the key to connection. But social media confuses the line between true connection and oversharing.
In this episode of Hold That Thought, hosts Becca and Taylor unpack the power of vulnerability through the work of researcher Brené Brown. They consider how social media has changed our perception of vulnerability and created a tension between finding connection and seeking validation. They explore the ubiquity of social media outrage and policing, and talk through their own experiences of vulnerability online.
Topics: Vulnerability, connection, social media, Brené Brown, sharing, community, psychology, courage, moral outrage, validation
Resources:
‘Likes’ and ‘shares’ teach people to express more outrage online
How to Nurse an Oversharing Hangover
Doing Good or Feeling Good? Justice Concerns Predict Online Shaming Via Deservingness and Schadenfreude
Oprah Super Soul Sunday: The Power of Vulnerability
Understanding Social Media Addiction: A Deep Dive
Vulnerability: Validation, Appreciation, and Reciprocation in Business, Personal, and Health Context
