Virtual self-image as a coping behavior complex strategy of an Internet user

The virtual self-image acts not only as a significant element of interpersonal interaction. It also plays crucial role in the self-determination and self-categorization user his environment. performs most important function filter repeater external influences, including negative ones. purpose article is to identify relationship between choice coping strategies Internet users components their images. Methodology methods: Lazarus-Folkman Coping test author's method “Content structural image user's self-image”. Statistical analysis data obtained during study was carried out using SPSS 26.0 software Pearson correlation coefficient. involved 80 (n = 80) students Yakubov Crimean Engineering-Pedagogical University (age from 17 26 years, 71% women, 29% men, M 21.06; SD 2.54) Results: chosen by are reflected content self-image. prevailing confrontational strategy has connection with behavioral (remp .249) communicative .240), reflexive -.353) self -image; self-control – visual .332), .573), auditory .345), .491); social search .336), .663), rating .250), .331) .288); acceptance responsibility .444), .385), .378) .281); flight-avoidance .482), .241) .433); problem solving planning .294); positive overestimation .273), .274). Conclusion: constructs self-presentation space based on preferred behavior difficult situations, thereby building long-term protection against threats real space.