The consequences of sharing

People constantly share information with others, whether that information is about themselves, others, or the world at large. This review offers a framework for considering how these sharing behaviors produce two types of consequences - intrapersonal outcomes (which affect the sharer internally) and interpersonal outcomes (which affect the sharer's relationships) - and how these consequences depend on whether the content shared is positive or negative in valence. In doing so, the article presents a synthesis of prior research relevant to this organizing framework, and concludes by highlighting opportunities for further investigation.