The function of self-disclosure on social network sites: Not only intimate, but also positive and entertaining self-disclosures increase the feeling of connection

By Sonja Utz. Computers in Human Behavior, 2015

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The emotional responses of browsing Facebook: Happiness, envy, and the role of tie strength (2015, background): “The majority of these updates are positive (Barash, Ducheneaur, Isaacs, & Bellotti, 2010; Utz, 2015).”
The effects of social media influencers’ self-disclosure on behavioral intentions: The role of source credibility, parasocial relationships, and brand trust (2021, background): “For example, ISD may enhance feelings of connection (Utz, 2015), perceived closeness (Lin & Utz, 2017), and friendship (M. Kim & Kim, 2020).”
Habits and the electronic herd: The psychology behind social media’s successes and failures (2020, background): “Yet, upward comparisons are common given posters’ positivity bias , or tendency to share favorable news about themselves (Spottswood & Hancock, 2016; Utz, 2015).”
A Meta-Analysis of Social Networking Online and Social Capital (2016, background): “SNS activities such as selfdisclosure facilitate close relationships (Liu & Brown, 2014; Utz, 2015) and may result in an increase in bonding social capital.”