Identity Processes in Face

In this study, we investigate how identity prominence influences individuals to use face-to-face or digitally mediated settings when communicating with significant others, and whether emotional reactions to nonverifying feedback regarding an identity vary depending upon the prominence of the identity and interaction setting. Results show that the more prominent an identity, the more likely individuals are to communicate with significant others related to the identity in face-to-face rather than digitally mediated settings. However, when controlling for identity prominence, we find that nonverifying feedback from significant others produces a similar a degree of negative emotions in both face-to-face and digitally mediated environments