Kayleigh Robertson

The Icing On The Cake: How Social Media Constructs A Fourth Personality Layer

Introduction

The icing on the cake: how social media constructs a fourth personality layer. Explore how social media shapes a new, 'fourth' layer of personality, influencing our digital identities and self-presentation online.

Abstract

The Icing On The Cake: How Social Media Constructs A Fourth Personality Layer

Review

The title, "The Icing On The Cake: How Social Media Constructs A Fourth Personality Layer," immediately captures attention with its provocative claim and evocative metaphor. The notion of a "fourth personality layer" is highly ambitious, challenging widely accepted multi-factor models of personality, and thus demands a robust theoretical and empirical foundation. The metaphor of "icing on the cake" suggests a superficial, enhancing, or perhaps even inessential layer, which raises immediate questions about its depth, stability, and integration with existing personality structures. This premise positions the paper at the cutting edge of personality psychology and digital studies, promising a novel exploration of how online environments might fundamentally reshape our understanding of self. However, the submitted "abstract" is merely a repetition of the title, which constitutes a critical and fundamental flaw for any academic submission. An abstract is the cornerstone of a journal article, designed to provide a concise yet comprehensive summary of the study's aims, theoretical background, methodology, key findings, and principal conclusions. Without this essential information, it is impossible for a reviewer to assess the originality of the research, the rigor of its approach, the validity of its arguments, or its potential contribution to the field. There is no indication of the theoretical framework employed, the research questions addressed, the methods used to identify or analyze this "fourth layer," or any empirical data or conceptual arguments presented. While the concept itself is timely and warrants serious academic inquiry, the current submission lacks any substantive content to evaluate. To proceed with review, the authors must provide a full abstract that clearly articulates their research questions, defines what this "fourth personality layer" entails, outlines the theoretical model linking social media to its construction, details the methodology (whether qualitative, quantitative, or conceptual), and briefly summarizes the main arguments or findings. A successful paper on this topic would need to rigorously define this new layer, differentiate it from existing personality constructs and social roles, and provide compelling evidence for its distinct existence and the mechanisms by which social media fosters its development. As it stands, the submission offers an intriguing title but no discernible content for academic appraisal.

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