Join LaRonda Zupp in a 3 part series of Understanding the Psychological, Social and Emotional Aspects of Blogging and Vlogging in the Deaf v/blogoshpere. Part 1 of 3. This information comes from LaRonda’s presentation at the recent DeafRead Conference, Feb. 2, 2008.
Why We Blog / Vlog:
- Professional blogging / vlogging for business: To make money or profit
- Personal enjoyment: Purely for pleasure or as a hobby
- Business and Pleasure: A little bit of both
- To support a cause
- As a status symbol: A personal expression of Power
- Attention: To feed the Ego
- To explore social skills and experiment with new behaviors online
- An opportunity to focus on a particular aspect of our identity
- Enjoy creative new ways to express ourselves
- Separation and Individuation: To satisfy that need to feel separate and unique
- To share stories or pass on history folklore and culture
- Intimacy and belonging
- To cultivate online pen pals
- To create a place where everyone knows your name
- Vent frustrations, escape from real life tensions, or to seek support
- A healthy way of setting aside the stresses of one’s face-to-face day to relax
- To enjoy or express our sense of humor
- Skill building, mastery and accomplishment: To feel empowered by becoming a knowledgeable user of online resources
- To fulfill those needs of a pioneering, adventurous spirit
- To experiment with different modalities of online communication
- To mentor or teach others
- To Know Thyself: Exploring personal issues close to the heart’ seeing oneself in a mirror and learning more deeply about who we are or who we want to be
Be sure to join LaRonda in the next part of this series on the Psychological Dimensions of V/Blogging where she will review the negative aspects of blogging and vlogging, and how to deal with web harassment.
Research for this topic was found here: Psychology of Cyberspace, using the hypertext book by John Suler, Ph.D., which explores the psychological aspects of environments created by computers and online networks. This information was made accessible through the Department of Psychology, Science and Technology Center at Rider University.
How beautiful! I look forward to joining in the next of this series!
Left by Deb Ann on February 10th, 2008
I agree with you!!! I enjoy vlogging cuz, I like to express myself and i am usually shy in person and it allows me to use signs… I look forward to ur next vlogs about this topic!!!
Left by Rita on February 10th, 2008
I agree with your comment about what we prefer blog or vlog. I notice deaf people prefer to watch on Vlog because of many ASL or PSE or other language who cannot able to understand on their blog. My blog is not best .. but still work on VLOG .. Due to $ I am now BUM.
Honesty I am really enjoy to watch on your both of them.
Deaf Pixie
Left by DeafPixie on February 10th, 2008
Hi La Ronda!
Great post!! A lot of things you mentioned is all true and make sense. Many b/vloggers have their own reason(s) why they started blogging/vlogging. Like I had two reasons to started mine, I love to do journal so I can go back and read/view to bring a lot of good memories just like journal books I did back when I was young. I had a lot of fun reading these book either sad, happy, bad or great feelings, etc.
And other reason I started b/vlogging is because I have type of personality where I love to build a relationship with good people. First thing when Jes suggested for me to start blogging last year, I asked him why instead of journal book? He said because of my personality that I like to meet and have good relationships with people so blogging on the internet is a great way to do it. So, that is what hits me big time, so that’s why I’m here b/vlogging after all.
I’m so glad to have you as my good friend and I look forward to meet you in person one of these days soon!
Hugs!!
-SG
By the way, I look forward to the next one. You are the best!
Left by Seek Geo on February 10th, 2008
Hello La Ronda!
I am very shy person and I haven’t start my Blog even a first Vlog!! I met you at the open house last Novemeber! I know maybne you not remember me. I agree with you that Bloggers and Vloggers have their reason to express what they want to show or to mention. The reason I haven’t start yet is because I havent decide which Blog to use and Video is no problems and I m sure nervious thing comes first!. I have to break the ice and show my real face. I like tow rite because it is easy to say and combaine with the topic. I am glad you went to DeafRead and won the award! I m proud of you also other B/vloggers. SMILEEEEE!
RIck M..
Left by Rick M. on February 10th, 2008
Hi Rick. I do remember meeting you last fall. The first v/blog you make will be a special one. You will grow over time, so don’t worry about first tries. Just get out there and get your feet wet! Looking forward to what is to come!
~ LaRonda
Left by LaRonda on February 10th, 2008
Thank you, Readers, for your comments.
~ LaRonda
Left by LaRonda on February 10th, 2008
Hi LaRonda. Can you tell me why I do vlog?
LOL Looking forward your next one. Hey, you’ve lost some weight. You look beautiful!!
Left by KyDeafie on February 10th, 2008
Thank you KyDeafie! I have had several uplifting comments from viewers about my weight loss. It’s very motivating! 25 lbs. so far!
~ LaRonda
Left by LaRonda on February 10th, 2008
Smile … Congrats - you have lost 25 lbs. ! You look great! Exactly true! I am looking forward to watch your 2nd series! I have joined this just because I like to meet new people out there. Again the people who remember me from Gallaudet get to know me again. :-)~
Left by Diane on February 10th, 2008
Ooops - Did I miss the first and second ones? Duh me!
Left by Diane on February 10th, 2008
Oh I don’t think so .. whew
Left by Diane on February 10th, 2008
i like your positive vibe! can you be our vlog/blov shrink for freebie? smile
buzz
Left by cuong aka buzz on February 11th, 2008
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