Interdisciplinary Studies in Media and Culture

Investigating the effect of personality traits on the profile of Instagram girl users (case study; girls referred to some psychological centers in Qom)

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Authors

Fatemeh Amani Hamedani 1
abbas habibzadeh 2

1 Graduated from Master of Counseling, Azad University of Qom,Qom,Iran.

2 Associate Professor, Department of Educational Sciences, Faculty of Literature and Humanities, University of Qom, Qom, Iran.

10.30465/ismc.2025.45311.2731
Abstract
The present study aimed to examine the relationship between Instagram profile options and personality traits among female users aged 20–24 who visited psychological centers in Qom, Iran. Data were collected using the standard short form of the NEO Personality Inventory. The study employed a correlational descriptive design, and 170 participants were selected through available sampling. The data were analyzed using the Pearson correlation coefficient. The results indicated that none of the five personality traits (neuroticism, openness, agreeableness, extraversion, and conscientiousness) showed a significant relationship with self-disclosure through name and profile photo. However, two traits—extraversion and conscientiousness—had a positive and significant relationship with self-disclosure through the Instagram bio. This suggests that users with higher levels of extraversion or conscientiousness were more likely to reveal personal information in their Instagram biographies. The findings highlight how individual personality characteristics can influence patterns of self-presentation and social interaction on social media platforms.

Keywords

Social networks
Instagram
personality traits
self-disclosure
young women
psychological centers
Interdisciplinary Studies in Media and Culture
Volume 15, Issue 2 - Serial Number 30
Autumn and Winter 2025-2026
March 2026
Pages 61-89

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