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Symbolic Interactionism on Media and Technology
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Interactionists study media as a source of symbols people use to construct a sense of reality, from an online persona to a device's status.
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A profile built from flattering images constructs an idealized self, illustrating media supplying raw symbols for identity work.
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Interactionists study how meaning is built through media symbols; they take no position on a persona's authenticity.