Konsep Diri Virtual dalam Komunikasi Hiperpersonal Pengguna Dating App Tinder untuk Mencari Pasangan di Yogyakarta

Abstract

Tinder is one of the most popular dating applications in Indonesia which is often used to find a partner because of the large number of users. However, there are several other motives for using Tinder by its users. This study aims to determine how the virtual self-concept is formed by users of the Tinder Application in finding a partner. The type of research carried out by the researcher is qualitative with interviews and observations in previous studies. This study was analyzed using the self-concept theory by William H. Fitts to examine the dimensions of the virtual self-concept by Tinder users. The results of the research obtained are that the virtual self-concept presented by male and female users is that they feel they do not want to overestimating themselves, but also not too low as self-esteem. Second, users provide a self-concept that seems friendly and open in order to get to know each other more closely with other people.