Figure 1.
Comparison of coping behaviors (profile privacy and self-censorship) by type of social media platform used
Source: Own elaboration
Table 1.
Average levels of profile privacy and self-censorship among users of professional vs. general-purpose platforms
| Comparison Type | Variable | Mean – Professional Group | Mean – General-Purpose Group | p-value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professional vs. General | Profile Privacy | 1.77 | 2.10 | 0.011 | Professional group -greater attention to privacy |
| Professional vs. General | Content Self-Censorship | 1.82 | 1.90 | 0.565 | No significant difference |
Figure 2.
Self-censorship vs. profile privacy level on social media platforms
Source: Own elaboration
Figure 3.
Relationship between time spent on social media and profile privacy, and between time spent on social media and level of self-censorship
Source: Own elaboration