The internet provides a safe space where individuals can express parts of themselves they may hide in real life, often leading to catfishing as a means of connecting.
Loneliness drives many to catfish; they create appealing personas in hopes of connecting, yet their anxiety about their real selves pushes them toward deception.
Catfishing allows individuals to construct alternate identities, acting out the online disinhibition effect where they feel safer to participate in social interactions.
For those facing personal insecurities or challenges, catfishing becomes a coping mechanism, offering a facade of confidence and control that they lack in their real lives.
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