A study reveals how much French internet users can change when they express themselves online. 4 out of 10 people would adopt a personality very different from the one they have in everyday life.
It is common to see people's personalities change depending on the situation. We can particularly think of the attitude of certain drivers when they are behind the wheel of their car, at work, with their family, and in other social settings.
A recent study looked at the personalities of 1,500 French internet users when they express themselves online. It made a similar observation, with what appears to be an increase in the phenomenon. All of this correlates with an increase in the feeling of negative emotions, such as anger.
Internet users often experience more anger, stress and regret
But also regrets regarding publications and even an increase in stress levels. Thus, the study carried out by Hostinger reveals that 4 out of 10 French people on average admit to experiencing a real double life between their online and offline existence.
The phenomenon affects young people (18-24) more intensely years old) of which 63%, according to the study, recognize a difference in personality when they comment online. The Internet remains a space in which a majority of Internet users (57%) feel freer to express their opinions.
Being online pushes nearly 40% of them to adopt bolder positions. While 14% of those surveyed admit to being more "vulgar" than in real life. One in five respondents also say they feel angry more easily when they are online.
The study correlates this data with the strong popularity of social networks. 67% of people surveyed in France by Hostinger say they consult a platform at least once a day. With names like Facebook and TikTok coming up most often.
There is already a real awareness
A major phenomenon, the feeling of regret after a post concerns 44% of those surveyed on average. Including 6 out of 10 young people who cite the lack of interaction on a given post as one of the main reasons for comments they end up regretting.
If Internet users are so passionate about comments, it's because they can bring a certain feeling of satisfaction – shared by 35% of the sample. Even though one in five people admit that all this makes them feel more stressed, even when they disconnect.
Another lever that encourages browsing the major platforms: social comparison, negative for one in ten people. There is, however, a positive side: many people surveyed say they are aware of the impact of networks on their mood. And are implementing radical solutions.
35% of young people hide the negative content they come across while scrolling (compared to 25% of all respondents). And an overwhelming majority of respondents (7 out of 10 French people) are seriously considering reducing their presence on social networks.
These measures are becoming easier to implement thanks to new screen time limitation features. These are being offered by both smartphone manufacturers and social apps, to remind users to disconnect – or even to make them aware of the time they spend on these platforms.
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