Online "Oversharing" is a Global Problem

According to a recent multi-country study commissioned by Intel and conducted by Ipsos Observer, 60 percent of respondents believe  "oversharing" is an issue, meaning people divulge too much information about themselves online, with Japan being the only exception.

About half of adults around the world feel overloaded by the amount of information people share online. Yet, adults and teens across the globe are  online

While the survey revealed that digital sharing on mobile devices helps many people feel more connected to others, the tendency to share too much information can annoy others for various reasons. 

Adults and teens from each country had differing opinions on top digital sharing pet peeves. Constant complaining, posting inappropriate photos, using profanity and sharing too many life details and personal information were prominent responses.

Intel's 2012 "Mobile Etiquette" survey examined the current state of mobile etiquette and evaluated how adults and teens in eight countries share and consume information online, as well as how digital sharing impacts culture and relationships. The research was conducted in the United States in March and a follow-up study was conducted in Australia, Brazil, China (adults only), France, India, Indonesia and Japan from June to August.