1.1 Introduction

1.2 Problem Statement
1.3 Research Questions “DON’T CHANGE THE QUESTIONS “
1. Why do Jordanian youth use self-praise and self-denigration on online platforms?

1. How do rapport management strategies influence the Jordanian youth’s use of language?

1. Do men and women use self-praise and self-denigration differently? If yes,how?

1.4 Significance of The Study
1.5 Objectives of The Study
1.6 Research outline
The remainder of this thesis is organized as follows: Chapter 2 provides a review of the relevant literature on self-praise, self-denigration, and online self-presentation strategies, as well as the cultural context of Jordan. Chapter 3 outlines the methodology employed in the study, including the selection of participants, data collection, and data analysis procedures. Chapter 4 presents the findings of the study, while Chapter 5 discusses the results and their implications for theory and practice. Finally, Chapter 6 offers conclusions and recommendations for future research.