Tag: Communities

Communities and Social Media

The vital role of Social Media in the growth and maintenance of volunteer workforces

Louise Robertson22 Comments

Abstract The focus of this paper is communities and social media, discussing the role social media plays in the recruitment, engagement, activation, retention and recognition of volunteers and how this is necessary to grow and maintain volunteer workforces. It considers the altruistic motivation of the volunteer and explores how social media can be used to create a sense of belonging and facilitate sharing throughout the volunteer lifecycle. The challenges faced by the not-for-profit sector are Read more […]

Online Networks and Social Change

Facebook as a construct of social change and collaboration for activists.

Che-Anne Kennedy16 Comments

Due to the rapid innovation of social media platforms introduced into the twenty-first century as an invention of the recently developed world wide web or commonly referred to as web 2.0, this form of media convergence acts as a technological breakthrough combining outdated sources of media networks with new foundations of media creating a remediation of interesting and pre-existing content and entertainment (Papacharissi, 2011). Papacharissi (2011; Guidry et al, 2014) state these online social Read more […]

Communities and Social Media

The encouragement in reshaping the identities of the generation z by the lifestyle influencer community on YouTube and Instagram.

Shruti Jaunkeepersad17 Comments

Abstract The aim of this paper is to show and explore the different aspect of how the lifestyle influencer community is using social media platform  like YouTube and Instagram to reshape the identity of the generation z  which relate to the topic of communities and social change. Many aspects has been analyzed to better understand how the woman and men are being objectified, how influencers advertise product and services to just be rewarded at the end of the day and how this have an Read more […]

#DragThem: The Toxicity and Problematic Art of Cancel Culture
Communities and Social Media

#DragThem: The Toxicity and Problematic Art of Cancel Culture

Everlasting Hughes25 Comments

E Hughes – Cancel CultureDownload ABSTRACT In the age of digital media, Twitter has helped individuals find their virtual third place and find people who have similar ideologies and viewpoints, which gives them a community to discuss subjects they are passionate to speak on. These characteristics birthed the phenomenon of cancel culture; this thesis will discuss the toxicity and problematic issues it has encompassed and how it is detrimental to social justice progress. Networked communities Read more […]

Identity and Online Advocacy

The Impact of TikTok’s Online Communities on Users’ Sexuality Expression

Rachelle Grosse22 Comments

AbstractSocial media has changed the way communities communicate and collaborate with each other in the current day. When interacting virtually, individuals feel more comfortable to explore their identity away from discrimination and intolerance more apparent in the real world. LGBTQ+ members are able to play around with their sense of self and sexual needs with like-minded peers, satisfying their pleasure needs and validating their experiences, especially on a contemporary progressive social media Read more […]

Communities and Social Media

Social Media as A Third Space for Participation: Online Gaming Communities

Bethani Lu Ri19 Comments

Offline_Reading_VersionDownload Abstract The importance of participation within communities has been emphasised by numerous articles, with most of them placing the blame on the decrease in offline community participation towards technological advancements. However, the blame cannot be placed entirely on the internet as it has given birth to a new form of community, online community. This paper will examine the shift from offline to online community but comparing the difference in structure, Read more […]

Communities and Social Media

The Facebook news ban and its effect on Australian not-for-profit organisations.

Michelle Aziz21 Comments

Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to examine how Australian not-for-profits were adversely affected when Facebook shut down access to news content on the site. Social media platforms, such as Facebook, have profoundly impacted the way not-for-profit organisations and communities interact and communicate with each other. The Facebook news ban illustrated just how reliant not-for-profits have become on the social media platform, with many using the site not only to foster relationships with the Read more […]

Online Networks and Social Change

TikTok is giving a platform to a new wave of activism.

Yana Bacich16 Comments

CONFERENCE-PAPERDownload Online or digital communities refer to groups of people who meet and community via the internet that share common interests or values with one another (Burns-Stanning, 2020). These loosely connected communities have their own sets of rules and regulations and can be monitored and managed online within the community. Online communities benefit from sharing experiences and knowledge to create open conversations and learn from others on topics of interest. These communities Read more […]

Communities and Social Media

The fundamental changes in how digital users form and engage in social relationships on social media has negative consequences in offline relationships and well-being.

Declan Evans16 Comments

Conference-Paper-PDF-Download Abstract: This paper covers the issues which have arisen from social media’s role in the modern world in forming and engaging in social relationships and how this impacts offline relationships and well-being. The writing focuses on issues in communication, identity, perceptions of relationships and the changing landscape of intimacy at the hands of social networks. The paper outlines the fundamental changes that have occurred and explains how this impacts users Read more […]

Communities and Social Media

How Twitch.tv is providing a safe space for individuals from all walks of life, and creates opportunities for new inclusive forms of communication for all.

Jessica Issanchon8 Comments

Conference-paperDownload Abstract The aim of this paper is to discuss the ways in which streaming services, specifically Twitch.tv, have been able to provide unique experiences to its communities. Twitch.tv has been beneficial to those who may have social or physical limitations as well as a safe space for individuals of different sexual orientations and political affiliations. It will also demonstrate the way Twitch has created communities based around shared interests and has formed new Read more […]