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Online participation and digital literacies (updated)

We often have two identities - one in the physical world and the other in the digital world. While our physical identity is shaped by our presence and interactions with others in our immediate surroundings, our online identity is formed by the content we post on social media platforms and our engagement with online communities. Nonetheless, our online identity tends to diverge from our real-life persona since the anonymity and remoteness of the digital realm can prompt individuals to present a contrasting image of themselves online. This can create a lack of genuineness, resulting in adverse outcomes like misconstrued intentions and diminished trust  (Hampton et al., 2014) . In order to foster online inclusiveness and increase online participation, it's important to recognize the potential differences between our online and real-life persona, and take steps to bridge the gap. This can involve being mindful of the tone and language we use online, as well as actively seeking out div