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The Impact of Network Identity Expression on Social Relationships Based on Symbolic Interaction Theory

Author(s)

Ziming Li

Affiliation(s)

Depatment of Sociology, Heilongjiang University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China

Abstract

Based on symbolic interaction theory, this study systematically analyzed the impact of network identity expression on social relations through quantitative research methods, focusing on the relationship between individual symbolic behavior and social connection in the network environment. The study took symbolic interaction theory as the core, constructed a theoretical framework, collected data by designing a structured questionnaire, and verified the hypothesis using Pearson correlation analysis and multiple regression analysis. The results showed that the positivity, frequency of expression and symbolic diversity of network identity expression had a significant positive impact on the intimacy, maintenance and diversity of social relations, respectively, revealing the specific mechanism of symbolic interaction in shaping social relations in the network environment, and providing important empirical basis and theoretical support for deepening the theoretical research and practical application of network social interaction.

Keywords

Symbolic Interaction Theory; Network Identity Expression; Social Relations; Quantitative Research; Social Media

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