Category: Social Networks

The stream focuses more directly on online social networks. It explores both specific social networking sites and services, as well as issues that reach across and between different networks.

Social Networks

Children and Adolescents Addiction to Social Media – Mental Health Issues

Robin Barnes40 Comments

Abstract This paper investigates the differences between online social media communities in children and adolescents when compared to the traditional face-to-face communities. Both avenues of communications are similar but different in many ways of enhancing the way children and adolescents relate to other people. Introduction The phenomena of Social Media erupted in the Internet late… Continue reading Children and Adolescents Addiction to Social Media – Mental Health Issues

Indigenous People, Virtual Communities and Online Social Networks · Social Networks

Pan-Indigenous Identity on Facebook: A Community reaction to Racial Battle Fatigue

Simon Dorante-Day24 Comments

Abstract This paper explores the utilisation of Facebook by Indigenous Australians to understand firstly, how and why they are utilising Facebook. Secondly, whether this has developed into a Pan-Facebook community and finally, whether racial discrimination on-line is effecting Indigenous Australians representation of their identity and subsequently, their utilisation of the social media platform. Introduction The… Continue reading Pan-Indigenous Identity on Facebook: A Community reaction to Racial Battle Fatigue

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How Instagram can create a powerful brand with a growing, captivated audience of listeners

Luki Soeradinata39 Comments

Abstract Social networks online have now become a very powerful way to share information and to effortlessly connect with other people anywhere around the globe. Whether we like it or not, the digital world has transformed how we live our daily lives. In an increasingly busy world, social connectivity through mobile phones and social media… Continue reading How Instagram can create a powerful brand with a growing, captivated audience of listeners

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What role did social media play in the Christchurch massacre?

Mary Farrell29 Comments

The Internet once represented an advancement in global democracy where the opportunity to share knowledge was no longer bound by limitations of personal experience. Instead, we have been siloed into our preconceived biases and ideology while social network algorithms create echo chambers that can result in extremist behaviours. A consideration of social medias role and responsibility in the Christchurch massacre.

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The impacts of Tinder and Bumble on dating and relationships.

Tafadzwa Nyatsanga37 Comments

Abstract: The dating world has been shifted with the introductions and growth of social networking and dating applications such as Tinder and Bumble. This growth of dating platforms has also had a growing impact on the ways in which relationships are formed and grow. This paper will explore the impacts that Tinder and Bumble continue… Continue reading The impacts of Tinder and Bumble on dating and relationships.

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LinkedIn drives and promotes data exploitation

Amanda Hamawy16 Comments

Abstract The emerging technologies have shaped the way users communicate online, where LinkedIn drives users to expand their social network to the greater community to gain significant and objective outcomes. When users expose their profiles and opportunities on LinkedIn, the exposure users gather can be utilised, then users can exploit and store data for future… Continue reading LinkedIn drives and promotes data exploitation

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Online communities, echo chambers and the anti-vaccine movement.

David Poiner52 Comments

Keywords DCNC_2019, DCNC, Social media, Facebook, Instagram, Pintrest, Twitter, Anti-Vaccine, Anti-Vax, Echo Chambers, Confirmation bias, Elective exposure theory, Bias assimilation, Targeted advertising, Online freedom, World Health Organisation, WHO, Social networks, Online communities. Abstract In the first few months of 2019 a large amount of attention has been drawn to the roles that social media giants… Continue reading Online communities, echo chambers and the anti-vaccine movement.

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Social Profit: Why Non-profit organisations should harness the power of social media to increase engagement 

Tracey Clark18 Comments

Abstract In 2015, Queensland woman Rochelle Courtenay read an online article about women living in poverty being forced to use toilet paper to manage their periods. Today, Ms Courtneay is the public face of a not for profit organisation with a nationwide reach and over 4000 volunteers. In a market flooded by non-profit organisations, each… Continue reading Social Profit: Why Non-profit organisations should harness the power of social media to increase engagement