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Abstract

The significant rise in the use of social media in recent decades has given humans efficient communication, with X becoming one of the most well-known platforms. Prior studies have found that the features of the X can make individuals feel more comfortable sharing their personal information online while remaining anonymous, which in turn could increase the incidence of maladaptive online self-disclosure. However, to date, few studies have specifically examined how anonymity contributes to emerging adults’ online self-disclosure on social media. This study aims to explore the role of visual and discursive anonymity on the online self-disclosure of emerging adults on X. The study used a cross-sectional design with survey data collected from Indonesian male and female emerging adults aged 18-29 years old. Participants completed the demographic, anonymity, and self-disclosure scales. Data were analyzed using the statistical technique of structural equation modeling with the Jamovi software. The results of the study found that visual and discursive anonymity significantly influence the tendency for online self-disclosure among emerging adults and are likely synergistic in their effect. This study contributes to the exploration of the more specific role of anonymity and its relationship with OSS behavior.

Bahasa Abstract

Peningkatan penggunaan media sosial dalam beberapa dekade terakhir telah memfasilitasi komunikasi manusia yang efisien, dengan X menjadi salah satu platform paling populer. Fitur-fitur X memungkinkan pengguna membagikan informasi pribadi secara anonim, yang dapat menumbuhkan rasa nyaman sekaligus meningkatkan potensi pengungkapan diri online yang tidak sehat. Namun, penelitian mengenai peran anonimitas terhadap pengungkapan diri online pada emerging adult masih terbatas. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengeksplorasi pengaruh anonimitas visual dan diskursif terhadap pengungkapan diri online di kalangan emerging adult pengguna X. Desain penelitian ini bersifat kuantitatif dengan metode survei terhadap emerging adult Indonesia berusia 18–29 tahun. Partisipan mengisi skala demografi, anonimitas, dan pengungkapan diri. Data dianalisis menggunakan teknik Structural Equation Modelling menggunakan perangkat lunak Jamovi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa anonimitas visual dan diskursif berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kecenderungan pengungkapan diri online. Kedua bentuk anonimitas tersebut tidak berdiri sendiri, melainkan memiliki efek sinergis dalam mendorong perilaku pengungkapan diri. Temuan ini memperkaya pemahaman tentang bagaimana anonimitas, baik dalam bentuk visual maupun diskursif, memainkan peran esensial dalam membentuk perilaku pengungkapan diri online pada emerging adult pengguna media sosial.

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