This paper examines how SNSs are used to collect personal data, how the networks themselves position a user towards authenticity, how the identity performances contributed become lasting artefacts of self and lastly the intentions of SNSs to use those performances for profit.
NETS2002-Conference-Paper-FINALDownload Abstract This conference paper explores themes of gender identity and advocacy in contemporary media/online spaces. AJ Clementine a TikTok creator who has over 900,000 followers and 59,000,000 likes, she is also transgender. She thoroughly documents her life experiences on the popular social media platform that is TikTok, to present a well-rounded and authentic character. She has morphed the idea of what a counterpublic is into her community/following Read more […]
This paper argues that while Australian state governments do have a digital presence, they are slow to utilise platforms like Facebook and Twitter as opportunities to build their social capital, and evolve their relationships with citizens. Historically the relationship between citizens and their government has changed as advancements in technology reshape communities, and the way citizens live and interact. Arguably digital technology is driving a new wave of change but the citizen/government dynamic is remaining static.
This paper explores the positive and negative implications of mothers using online parenting communities on Web 2.0 platforms such as blogs, forums and Facebook. I will argue that while there is evidence that shows these communities are a source of support for most members, there is a negative side that perpetuates patriarchal motherhood and traditional gender norms that can have a harmful effect on the users and how they interact within these communities.
With the rise of social media there has been an increase of activism online. This online activism has lead to people to becoming disinterested in the issues.
DCNCXII_EmpoweringRuralCommunitiesDownload More than ever, people are beginning to realise it matters what food they put in their body. We used to know who made our food and where it came from. They were the people in our community, the farmer down the road, the local dairy, the town baker. Now, it is hard to tell what fruits and vegetables are in season, as most fresh produce is available year-round at the large supermarket chains. Education is key in knowing where your food comes from, and Read more […]
13122214_Bliss_Conference-PaperDownload Written by Vanessa Bliss Abstract This paper discusses the prevalence of persistent relationships and the identified judgement of individual online personas, in a users’ creation of a customizable Facebook ‘friends’ list. It focuses on how our Facebook ‘friends’ reflect the concepts of ‘community’ and the social bonds that effects our sense of belonging. It examines how communication affordances of the social media site Facebook offers Read more […]
Introduction While health and fitness influencers on Instagram and YouTube promote active lifestyles and an ideal body standard through their online self-presentation, they are also accountable for spreading false information within their online communities. This paper is going to explore the online fitness community, the impacts of fitness influencers, and how misinformation on diets and workout plans spread within their community. Social media’s impact Social media has given people Read more […]
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This paper centres around the deaf community strengthening its ties through social media platforms, such as Facebook, by deaf individuals supporting one another and providing helpful advice in ways that are not possible in traditional communities. This focus results in the paper falling into the Social Media Communities and Networks stream of the conference. Social media can be utilised as a third place to inform and support deaf individuals in the case of disasters and emergencies using deaf-friendly forms of communication. Social media groups on platforms such as Facebook are beneficial for deaf members to recount the everyday struggles they frequently encounter as part of the deaf world and receive support and advice from other deaf individuals who can relate to the same experiences. Social media platforms are effective channels for deaf individuals to motivate and inspire one another to achieve their goals in life. Social media enables deaf individuals to connect from across the world to form persistent contacts that defy time and location. These contacts result in a pervasive awareness of what others in the deaf community do in their day to day lives. This support and strengthening of ties within the deaf community is made possible by the accessibility of social media platforms for deaf users. The use of videos, captions, comments and contrasting colours makes it easy for deaf users to interact with each other.
Abstract The purpose of this paper is to examine how and why LGBTQIA+ youth use online platforms to create communities. It argues that social media platforms, such as Tik Tok and YouTube facilitate communication and connection between teens so they are able to find support when they are unable to through other means (families, friends etc.). Without the platforms, LGBTQIA+ may not be able to express their identities or be provided with education about their sexualities from likeminded communities. Read more […]
Abstract This paper discusses an Instagram, a photo sharing social network, based community called Fitspiration, also known as Fitspo. The paper examines how this Fitspiration community may negatively impact women’s self-esteem and cause body dissatisfaction by promoting the thin ideals that have continued to be portrayed past traditional forms of media despite its intention to be inspiring, inclusive and to promote a healthy lifestyle with well-being in mind. It also touches on eating Read more […]
Abstract: The international arts and theatre communities have suffered greatly due to the continued shutdown of the industry as response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This paper examines the way that these offline communities have found a home on the social media platform TikTok. TikTok offers a unique set of affordances which allow globally dispersed users to form common interested based communities, which includes existing social media features such as friending and hashtag and distinctive functions Read more […]
Sabbadini_Gemma_Conference_Paper_PDFDownload ABSTRACTFor many users of social media, they may have that one person in their friends list that has passed away, but every year without fail, the platform sends out a notification to say ‘happy birthday’ to them (Pennington, 2013). Users may find this jarring and take a minute to reflect on their relationship with this person, but then continue to scroll through their newsfeed, with this moment depleting into insignificance. This example reflects Read more […]
The-literary-vlogger-and-diminishing-community-practices-Cody-PfitznerDownload AbstractThis paper considers how belonging in the BookTubers community can be viewed as a way for humanity to maintain connections through shared interests. It is argued that the culture within this discourse has negative impacts on community as a whole as barriers and opportunities for exclusion are created for its members. Reflection of the personal conduct of members is considered in line with other technological Read more […]
Readers-use-social-media-to-host-geographically-diverse-book-clubsDownload Abstract This paper explores the way in which readers are turning to a variety of social media platforms to engage in niche book clubs that are not accessible in a localised setting. It discusses the methods of using broader social media platforms to host these virtual reading circles to invite open, public discussion, often facilitated by social influencers. For example, Instagram connects users via a number of hashtags Read more […]
Marman_ConferencePaper_DCNC2021Download Abstract The paper will explore the growing and evolving subject of Australian individuals who choose to relocate overseas, establishing a new sense of community through the virtual networks offered through Facebook, and utilising its other messaging platforms to remain in contact with family and friends back home. Facebook is a platform that generates a strong sense of community, enabling its users to form and maintain connections with family and friends. Read more […]
Instagram-a-virtual-center-of-wellbeing-for-young-women-in-crafting-their-identityDownload Abstract. The purpose of this paper is to carefully delineate with coherent paradigms on the factors nurturing the well-being in young women on a specific social media platform, Instagram. This dominant online bubble works as subterraneous yet crucial platform in enhancing their well-being, which consequently outlines and defines their identity. Web 2.0 made it possible to extend this physical reality Read more […]
Abstract The abilities of the internet have allowed independent music artists to take the distribution and production of their music into their own hands, but they need the fandom communities to publicise their music. The goal of most musicians is to achieve success, which often involves sales and interest from a record label. The fandom communities will use a variety of Social Network Sites (SNSs) to communicate and generate buzz in their choice of music or artist. While streaming services Read more […]
Introduction Authenticity is a term used to describe how real or genuine something may appear to be (Buendgens-Kosten, 2014). The general concept of being authentic based on this definition would purely suggest that for one to be authentic they must be genuine and honest. Whilst it could be argued that in day-to-day life, we cannot truly be authentic at all times, this paper will focus on the affect social media and the groups formed within it have had on the concept of being authentic. The main Read more […]
By Nakia Stevens NakiaStevens.conference-Download Abstract This article explores social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter and how they have become a third space for citizens to have freedom of expression on political views. Drawing on the importance of online communities and how they build social relationships and a way for citizens to engage in political talk and be part of online communities that supports their beliefs and values. It examines the relationships between Read more […]
By Isaac Walker The effect of online on the romance publishing industry The growth, and adoption, of online technology has significantly changed the publishing industry. One of the centers of this shift is romance publishing, simultaneously one of the most valuable segments of the publishing industry, and rarely taken seriously in wider culture and literary circles (McAlister et al., 2020). Romance novels account for potentially up to half of all paperbacks sold, and 15-25% of the general Read more […]
Abstract While much social research has been dedicated to how the Internet generally, and social networking sites specifically, enable people to connect across great distances, little attention has been paid to the impacts of these technologies on more local communities other than to suggest a negative correlation between online communications and neighbourly behaviour. This paper explores how the locally-focused social media platform Nextdoor supports theories that contend social networking Read more […]
Turning TV On(line) By Joseph-DobsonDownload Abstract This paper will argue that the relationship between reality television audiences during program broadcast and the collaborative community they form on Twitter creates a third place. The formation of the ‘virtual loungeroom’ allows community members to engage with the program, communicate with one another, and view content in real-time with community members, regardless of physical location. This paper will examine the formation Read more […]
Tinder-The-perfect-match-for-introverts-to-express-their-social-identityDownload Abstract: The objective behind this paper is to analyze and argue the importance of Tinder, as an online dating application and its impacts on introverts and their social identities. Since its advent, Tinder has made dating relatively easy and there seems to be an increase in the number of users. Introverts, who are usually shy and reserved, are also making a move on this particular platform. Thanks to tinder, Read more […]
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Humans are causing climate change, and global action needs to be taken to limit any negative effects on humankind and the Earth. This paper will show that, although climate activism on Facebook and Twitter by individuals has increased in popularity and effectiveness in the last two years, the ongoing dissemination of disinformation to these same social networking sites (“SNSs”) causes confusion, which results in public interest in action to curb climate change remaining limited. SNSs produce a networked public, with influencers such as Greta Thunberg and organizations such as Fridays for Future and the Climate Council able to use platform affordances to effectively advocate for climate action, encouraging likeminded individuals to form networks on Facebook and Twitter which assist with online and offline actions to pressure policymakers to act on climate change. Simultaneously, the widespread release of disinformation on Facebook and Twitter means these same affordances lead users to innocently share disinformation and distribute misinformation which is reinforced and amplified in users’ filter bubbles and echo chambers, resulting in ongoing public confusion about the reality of climate change. Such misinformation limits the number of participants acting to achieve social change, restricting real social change and effective collective action.
Virtual-support-communities-supporting-survivors-of-sexual-assaultDownload Acknowledgement of CountryI wish to acknowledge the traditional owners, the Boon Wurrung/Bunurong people of the Kulin nation, as custodians of the land on which I sit (Phillip Island, Victoria). And as a student of Curtin University, I acknowledge the traditional owners, the Wadjuk people of the Nyungar Nation on which the Bentley Campus sits, and the Wongutha people of the North-Eastern Goldfields, where the Kalgoorlie Read more […]
Abstract From-slacktivism-to-activism-exploring-the-increase-of-youth-participation-in-online-social-movementsDownload The emergence of social media platforms has changed the way that young people advocate for a social cause. Slacktivism is the new phenomenon that has revolutionised the world of online activism by empowering young people to participate in social movements from the comfort of their homes. Often critised as the ‘laziest form of activism’, this paper will challenge the popular Read more […]
Abstract Fans of K-Pop music use Twitter to form active online communities, developing strong relationships with one another, exchanging information and often mobilising for causes beyond the scope of fandom. This paper focuses on fans of the Korean Pop band BTS, known as ARMY (Adorable Representative M.C. for Youth), as a case study to examine how fan communities can develop through social media and leverage those bonds to organise themselves, create relationships, share knowledge and drive Read more […]
Abstract Influencers are today’s mini celebrities; their audience is absurdly large with some having millions of followers. Influencers are normal people but will an added value, which having the chance to get money out of posting content online and thus earning their life. Their idea lifestyle encourages more and more people to become influencers. This paper aims to show how being an influencer can have a detrimental effect on their life. Yet being an influencer has many worthy sides, Read more […]
Introduction The emergence of the internet had changed the way we communicate with each other. Nowadays, most of our conversation with our friends had turned digitally due to the technology advancement (Baym et al., 2007). Before the emergence of social media, there were only people with power and wealth will stand a chance to voice out their opinions to the public. The emergence of social media platforms had changed our communication. Social media allows the users to achieve freedom Read more […]
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. PDF file for Off-line readingDownload Abstract: This paper discusses the efficacy of digital and social media to enhance the quality of life in the elderly communities. Older people tend to be physically and socially inactive. This may be due to retirement from workforce, thus, lack of task-oriented work routines, and poorer health. The studies investigate the potential for new technologies Read more […]
Online-Social-Media-DatingDownload Abstract The purpose of this conference paper is to examine the effect that social media dating applications has had on how we actively create community and meaningful connections with others. I argue that this effect has been positive and transforms community as we know it and is done by presenting evidence for different concepts relating to the formation of community through the lens of the online dating world. This essay explores how dating applications Read more […]
The importance of WeChat in supporting the maintenance and construction of identities, connections and networks in diasporic Chinese communities that live in Australia.
Abstract The article is structured in a way where it will talk about the different social media platforms and how teenagers and young adults interact with each one. It will talk about Facebook, Instagram and Tiktok. The article will talk about the different social media platforms, how they are connected yet very different. Furthermore, how people react to each platform. What mentality do they adopt when surfing each platform and therefore how each platform creates a unique identity. Social Read more […]
Amber’s Conference Paper PDFDownload Abstract: This essay will investigate how Facebook has given Christian Young Adults aged between 18-26 years old, a space to express and re-define their identity as well as how it has been evolving across the social media platform to embrace the idea of a “third place” for these youth. This is shown by looking into how the young adults find their identity and why do they need to have an online identity. This is done Read more […]
Change.org_Empowering-Everyday-Citizens_Conference_Upload-1Download Abstract Trends in Australian political opinion show that citizens are not satisfied with traditional democratic processes and systems and are looking to alternative online spaces to engage in civic action. Additionally, citizens are more likely to engage in politics online and feel empowered by the ease, affordability and reach that decentralised digital platforms like Change.org and social networking sites Read more […]
PDF version available hereDownload Abstract This paper challenges the idea that social media is diminishing community, and suggests that it instead helps to create and maintain community, particularly among transgender people. Cannon et al. (2017) found that transgender people largely find their safe communities online, and that they are often lacking a sense of community and connection in their day-to-day lives. Jackson et al. (2018) found that transgender women on Twitter have created a Read more […]
Abstract This paper aims to outline how social media platform especially the modern digital media have improved the communication and connection of online communities. It provides an overview of the current situation of social media platform usage by the online communities as well as statistical data on the usage. The discussion is focused on the areas of business and economic activities, education, sport, religion, political and social activities. Supporting evidences are provided to explain how Read more […]
Abstract: The public sphere’s operation is dependent on the open access of locations that enable people to congregate together and participate in political deliberations. Virtual communities implemented through social media have reshaped the public sphere’s third spaces of discussion. But Facebook’s compartmentalisation of communities is detrimental to the operation of the public sphere. Facebook’s generation of echo chamber induced groups enables a polarised feedback mechanism which increases Read more […]
This conference paper is about the power social media has on communities and in particular the manipulation influencers have on users in the digital world.
Abstract For fans of table-top roleplaying games (TTRPG), the practice of regular meetings and continuation of a cooperative narrative create a sense of community and socialisation. This is even true for those who are casual spectators of such gaming sessions. The objective of such games is oftentimes not to “win”, but to create an intricate world of storytelling in which the players can live vicariously through their characters on fantastical journeys. Popular TTRPGs notably include Dungeons Read more […]
The aim of this paper is to examine the identity of the gamer and whether it is still a relevant moniker. Since the 1980s we as a society have operated under the guise of the gamer, when it is not a true reflection of people who are currently playing video games. Studying the statistics for people who are playing games, the kinds of gamers out there and how they have deviated from the idea of the gamer are important in determining whether we should still be using the name gamer. This paper also examines the GamerGate movement and how the actions through that have corrupted what it means to be a gamer and what that has done for the identifier.
Abstract This paper aimed to explore the way Witches use Facebook as a social venue to form communities which may not have existed within a localised or physical setting. This is done by first discussing Facebook as a social venue and a few definitions and criteria on what is required to form a ‘community’. We then move on to discuss the practice of Witchcraft, how it has evolved with the introduction of social media and the internet, and how Witches utilise Facebook to connect with one another Read more […]
Social media does not simply reflect social life in modern day society but constitutes it. One way we can identify online is by advocating for particular beliefs and values which align with the online community that we belong to.
Bonney_20524470_A1_RevisedDownload Social Media: Revolutionary as a tool for social activism and societal change Abstract Social media for all its faults and criticism has been revolutionary and a positive force as a tool for social activism and societal change has been the most profound evolution of Web 2.0. This conference paper will explore how social media has changed the way people can mobilise and further social protest, using social media as a tool in social justice in totalitarian Read more […]
TikTok? The Kesha Song? PDFDownload A persons age can quickly be determined by the first thing they think of when someone says ‘TikTok’. If you started singing the 2010 Kesha hit, you’re probably a millennial. Was your first thought a clock? Okay, Boomer. Thought about your favourite app, Gen Z. In the few years since its launch TikTok has made its way into the cultural zeitgeist as more and more people have downloaded the app. Young users flocked to TikTok to discover the new trendy app Read more […]
Lyttle_20217327_ConferencePaperDownload Tiktok is one of a kind. It’s different, personalized and engaging. I for one can’t get enough of the app. However, is more than just an app to people, it’s a path to fame. This essay will explore how the social network TikTok has changed the perceptions of celebrities and undertake the exploration of how Tiktok has changed the view of a musical artist. This essay will explore how TikTok’s platform enables everyday people to become famous for just Read more […]
Hi everyone! I hope you all have a great time reading all the papers submitted for DCNC 2021. The topic for my paper is social media in online advocacy and identity negotiation for China’s LGBTQ+ community. You can find a copy of my paper (as a PDF) for download below. Social Media in Online Advocacy and Identity Negotiation for China’s LGBTQ+ Community – PDF VersionDownload Read more […]
20213435-Lauren-Cherry-Conference-PaperDownload Abstract Online communities based on social media apps allow for fake identities to be created and anonymity to be seen as protective when it can be manipulated to bully others. Bullying on social media whether it’s done from individual to individual or group to group has been normalised through certain social media features which make victimisation acceptable and even encouraged when backed by others. It can create a community but can also Read more […]
Twitter and the Me Too Movement pdf – SaranyaDownload Abstract Social media platforms are able to establish online sexual harassment communities, such as the ‘Me Too’ community that provide significant, necessary support to sexual harassment victims and change both the political and social system. This is because users can both consult and share their stories globally with others, both synchronously and asynchronously, from the comfort of their homes. This experience allows them to disclose Read more […]
PDF – Social media use has an impact on teenagers online and offline identities – Mikayla AustinDownload Abstract The purpose of this paper is to understand why teenagers’ identity changes when navigating social media. I will argue that teenagers’ identity production is fundamentally changed when learning to navigate social media and the broader online societal issues surrounding self-presentation, identity formation, and social media implication use. This paper takes the position that Read more […]
Donis_Conference-PaperDownload Abstract This paper examines the way that negative beliefs and misinformation are reinforced and spread on social media. Social media platforms provide an online space in which communities can connect and share content but the ease in which they allow filter bubbles and echo chambers is a concern. Filter bubbles are created through online processes that provide us with personalized results, recommendations and news feeds based on the things we have previously Read more […]
PDF Copy – Tim Creevey – Conference Paper – DCNC21Download Abstract This conference paper will be addressing the authenticity of online identities and communities that have been established through social media networks by influencers. I will be arguing that paid influencers and influencer culture challenge the authenticity of online communities, as social media platforms provide users with the opportunity to develop a sense of community, but the virtual community has been established to create Read more […]
Porteous_ConferencePaper_Confernce21Download Abstract Prior to the advent of social media platforms, the predominant methods for men to verbalise internal struggles were through such mechanisms such as medical experts, religious contacts or through face-to-face communication with other men. As social media has become more acceptable in society, it has provided a variety of alternative platforms for men to express their concerns, whether in open or anonymous format. While society often views Read more […]
Elissa_Duck_DebatingCommunitiesAndNetworksConference12Download Abstract: This paper discusses the influence that digital feminist hashtags such as #MeToo have on individuals, and protest movements, both online and offline. It also looks at whether the hashtags have any influence on shifting long held societal beliefs, or policy change. This paper found that digital feminist hashtags have the ability to influence and affect individuals deeply. The hashtags allow for the creation Read more […]
DCNCXII_KHalkett_paperDownload Abstract: This paper explores how ceramicists have engaged with Instagram, with discussion of the supportive networks and community engagement found on the social media platform. The paper gives context to challenges facing the contemporary Australian Craft sector, while acknowledging the resurgence of interest in the handmade amidst an era of digital innovation. Focus is given to the Australian ceramics community, and discussion on how use of the mobile app Read more […]
Cancer patients and health care providers are active in different ways, for different purposes, and on different social media platforms.
