Identity in Communities and Networks_____________________________________________ How Identity can be deceived in the Virtual Community Abstract  Shaping your own identity has become so common through the online world, with never-ending opportunities to manipulate our individuality and to create this ideal version of ourselves has never been so easy. Through so many different social media platforms such as… Continue reading How Identity can be deceived in the Virtual Community

Abstract This paper focuses on the curation of identity on social media, with a focus on influencers and those within the spotlight. The paper begins with discussing the complicated relationship general users have with influencers, and the high level of trust involved in their interactions. This follows into a paragraph regarding sponsored posts and discusses… Continue reading Social Media and the Curation of Identity: Taking a Closer look at Influencers

Abstract The main purpose of this paper is mainly to lay emphasis on the trend that social media influencers have created through semi-naked selfies. The first part of the paper introduces us to the evolution of social media how it has created a booming effect on individuals giving them a voice in this modern era.… Continue reading Social media influencers post semi-naked selfies to get more likes introducing the practice of ‘micro-celebrity’ trend.

Abstract This paper will explore the role of social media and how it negatively impacts the identity of young females, and its effects on self-esteem and their identity. This paper argues the behaviour of young females that partake in on social media, such as their roles in traditional media outlets in comparison to their roles… Continue reading The Influence of Social Media on Adolescent Girls’ Identity and Self-Esteem

Abstract Instagram has swiftly become one of the most used social media applications with more than 300 million daily users. This paper investigates how the online portrayal of the self on Instagram often does not mirror the real offline identity of an individual. It explores how users make use of the different features of Instagram… Continue reading Instagram is a platform where people deliberately choose to put forth an identity not reflecting their real self .

Abstract This paper analyses a number of published articles that focus on social networking sites which work as a recruitment tool for employers due to the prevalence of online personal profiles on these online platforms. These articles, however, vary in their explanations of the benefits of a job-related social networking sites such as LinkedIn, and… Continue reading The Inauthenticity of Professional Self-Presentation in Online Profiles and the Effects on Job Recruitment