Curriculum
The Senior thesis research project stands as a culminating experience to students’ education at Dominican. The Senior thesis requires students to design and conduct, under faculty supervision, their own research on a topic of their choice.
Senior Thesis
Personality on Social Media: Online vs. Offline Identity
Poster Presentation for the 2021 Scholarly Works Conference
Hypotheses
Hypothesis 1: Extraverted and open personalities are more likely to present themselves similarly in real-life to how they do online.
Hypothesis 2: Neurotic and introverted social media users have different personalities online versus offline.
Abstract & Literature Review of Senior Thesis
A total of 113 participants from ages 18 - 76
Participation requirement: Must be at least 18 years old and using at least 1 social media platform
Measures:
Social Media Self Presentation Scale (SMSPS)
Big Five Inventory-2
Understanding Ethical Application of the Scientific Method
IRB Application Approval Letter # 10941