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The relationship between perceived interpersonal competence and self‐disclosure in an online context: The moderating role of shyness
Author(s) -
Mısır Selin,
Demir Ayhan,
Koydemir Selda
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
international journal of psychology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.75
H-Index - 62
eISSN - 1464-066X
pISSN - 0020-7594
DOI - 10.1002/ijop.12623
Subject(s) - psychology , shyness , moderation , self disclosure , interpersonal communication , multilevel model , competence (human resources) , social psychology , developmental psychology , anxiety , machine learning , psychiatry , computer science
The purpose of this study is to examine the reported level of self‐disclosure in online communication and understand the relationship between perceived interpersonal competence and self‐disclosure in an online context, taking into account the moderating role of shyness. The study sample consists of university students ( N = 585). Hierarchical multiple linear regression analyses revealed that, controlling for participants' online media use, shyness moderated the relationship between online self‐disclosure and perceived interpersonal competence. Moderation results showed that the relationship between online self‐disclosure and perceived interpersonal competence was weaker for individuals with higher levels of shyness, and stronger for those with moderate or low scores on the shyness measure. The study's implications and contributions to the existing literature are discussed.