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Predictors of job seekers' self-disclosure on social media
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Abstract
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| Social media-based screening is a well-known practice to both recruiters and job seekers. Little is known, however, about how job seekers present themselves on social media, i.e. self-disclosure, for employment purposes. This study builds on the theories of hyperpersonal computer-mediated communication, self-efficacy and social exchange to examine job seekers professional online image concerns, social media self-efficacy, and perceptions of social media effectiveness in the job search as predictors of inappropriate and career-oriented self-disclosures on these media. Findings from a sample of 3374 Italian respondents showed that career-oriented self-disclosure was predicted by all three factors, whereas inappropriate self-disclosure was only predicted by social media self-efficacy. Furthermore, the relationship between professional online image concerns and inappropriate self-disclosure was moderated by age, education and work experience, but not by gender. Theoretical and practical implications are discussed, and directions for future research are suggested. |
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English
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Computers in human behavior. - Elmsford, N.Y., 1985, currens
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Publication
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Elmsford, N.Y.
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2015
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0747-5632
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1873-7692
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DOI
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10.1016/J.CHB.2015.06.039
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53
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000361921100001
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