Communities and Social Media

Is Social Media Affecting Learning in Institutions?

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11/05/2023

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LongHin.Yeung

Is Social Media Affecting Learning in Institutions? Abstract The effect of social media on education has become a driving factor in the current globe which connects learning. In most instances, it has become a new platform for learning which is useful in enhancing the students’ engagement and their capabilities in school while it helps them…
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Communities and Social Media

“Social Media”, “Teenagers”, community, online, study
Facebooks Assistance In Developing Communities

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10/05/2023

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Kyah.Thomson

Abstract: This paper examines the role of Facebook in the development of communities. Facebook is an online social media and networking service founded in 2004 by Mark Zuckerberg. Originally created for university students to find one another, it has now expanded into one of the largest social networking sites on the internet. Accessible via any…
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Communities and Social Media

#Facebook #socialmedia #onlinenetworks #onlinecommunities #community #socialmedianetworks #travelgroups #connection
Online Gaming Communities: How do creators foster social connections and promote engagement?

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09/05/2023

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Sabine.Gore

Introduction Online gaming communities utilize social media platforms like Twitch to foster social connections and promote engagement among their members. Humans are by nature “intensely social beings” (Grossmann, 2015), and many find that through online gaming, they can fulfill the need for social interactivity. During the Coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) in 2020, many turned to online…
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Communities and Social Media

“Social Media”, #communitiesandsocialmedia, communities and social media, Gaming, influencers, onlinegaming, Twitch
In what ways is social media harmful to the sporting community?

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09/05/2023

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Ronan.Fitzgerald

Abstract The purpose of this paper is to analyse the causes, examples, and impacts of sports-related social media abuse. Sports is such a prominent industry with far-reaching impacts on society. Social media, likewise, is continuing to grow into the biggest stakeholder in modern society. The two elements combine to create a compelling issue. Introduction The…
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Communities and Social Media

“Social Media”, abuse, discrimination, Football, homophobia, Racism, sexism, sports
Is privacy still being part of today’s modern software?

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09/05/2023

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J.Sinien

“The amount of user-generated media uploaded to the web is expanding rapidly and it is beyond the capabilities of any human to sift through it all to see which media impacts our privacy.” Italy, 2012. In this essay will explore to what extent privacy is still being respected and part of modern social media adding…
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Communities and Social Media, Identity and Online Advocacy, Online Networks and Social Change, Uncategorized

#onlineidentity #identity #data
How has TikTok influenced how Gen Z engages with spiritual practices and rituals such as meditation, manifestation, crystal healing, and tarot readings, and what new trends have evolved as a result of this platform?

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08/05/2023

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Dushena.Bissoondyal

TikTok has emerged as a popular social media platform in recent years, particularly among members of Generation Z. With its short-form videos and engaging content, TikTok has transformed the way we consume and engage with media. Beyond entertainment and comedy, the app has also become a gathering place for discussions on spirituality and healing practices.…
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Communities and Social Media

“Social Media”, communities, online community, Tik Tok
The positive sides of online gaming communities

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06/05/2023

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Conal.Bassett-Scarfe

Online gaming communities are susceptible to a lot of backlash in modern media due to the number of dangers that some users may face when trying to navigate an online space, such as hackers, trolls, and other dangerous people you may find, as well as dangerous content. Media has been loaded with stories full of…
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Communities and Social Media

“Identity”, “Social Media”, “Teenagers”, online, online community
Influencers, ‘FOMO’ and Impulsive Buying Behaviour on Instagram

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01/05/2023

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Jay.Sirisuwannakul

Abstract This paper studies how Instagram, a social media platform, has evolved from a photo-sharing platform to a popular, online shopping gateway that is equipped with online tools to browse and make online purchases. Social media influencer marketing strategies are widely and effectively used across social networking sites, especially on Instagram, as many Instagram users…
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Communities and Social Media

FOMO, Impulsive Buying Behaviour, influence on shopping experience, Influencer Marketing, instagram, Mental Health, Online Communities, online community, online self-presentation, Online shopping, Parasocial Interactions, Social Media and Communities
Online Gaming Communities: Women can’t play games?

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30/04/2023

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Chloe.Breeze

Abstract While the gaming industry continues to grow there is still a clear negative view of women that are attempting to make their way into these communities. Women are harassed and threatened online through social platforms such as Twitter and Twitch where they are treated as unequal when compared to their male counterparts within the…
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Communities and Social Media

“Identity”, “Social Media”, communities, feminism, Gamer Identity, Gamers, Networked Individualism, Twitch
TikTok is becoming a harmful Social Media Platform for Gen-Z users with concerns about protection of online identity, self-representation and privacy rapidly increasing.

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27/04/2023

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Lubona.Lufumpa

Thesis: TikTok is becoming a harmful social media platform for Gen-Z users with concerns about protection of online identity, self-representation and privacy rapidly increasing. Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to examine the ways of which TikTok is becoming a harmful social media platform for Gen-Z users diving into the critical concerns about protection…
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Communities and Social Media

#Australia, #Communication, #communitiesandsocialmedia, #ConferencePaper, #genZ, #IdentityandOnlineAdvocacy, #network #change #africa #web #community, #selfpresentation, cyberbullying, privacy, TikTok
The Gentle Sounds of ASMR: How Popular Communication Technologies such as YouTube and TikTok Are Promoting Awareness about Sensory Issues across Internet-Based Communities.

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27/04/2023

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Pauline Pacifique

Abstract ASMR (Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response) content on social media has exponentially gained in popularity in recent years, particularly across YouTube and TikTok, which are among the most influential video-sharing applications. Previous studies have put forward the main dimensions of ASMR videos and its effects on individuals’ well-being and physical state. This conference paper focuses…
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Communities and Social Media

#networkaffordances, #participatoryculture, #persistency, #pervasiveawareness, #socialchange, ASMR, ASMRtist, communities, socialmedia, TikTok, youtube
How does social media help empower the black hair community?

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27/04/2023

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M.Vilmont

Abstract The purpose of this paper is to discuss the effect social media has on the black hair community. The paper firstly talks about the history of black people and their hair and how their hair patterned was viewed years ago. They had to cover their hair in a certain way as they had no…
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Communities and Social Media

#blackhair, #communitiesandsocialmedia, #curls, #socialmediaplatforms, Empowerment
Authentically Autistic: The Autistic Community on Tumblr.

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27/04/2023

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Zahnee.Donovan

Autism is a condition that impacts the way a person “thinks, feels, interacts with others, and experiences their environment”, with an estimated one in 70 individuals falling somewhere on the spectrum (The Autism Spectrum Organisation of Australia, 2023). Autistic people have been oppressed for decades, the way this community present themselves is often seen as…
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Communities and Social Media

“Social Media”, autism, community, tumblr
How Tik-Tok is reshaping the way girls view their bodies, and what role has the app played in promoting body dissatisfaction?

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27/04/2023

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Savishni.Murday

Abstract Tik-Tok is an innovative online platform where anyone may publish videos that offer their audience the simplest method to feel engaged. It is also a prominent social networking site that has grown in popularity in recent years, particularly among the youth. Although the app has allowed people to express their creativity, concerns have also…
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Communities and Social Media, Online Networks and Social Change

“Social Media”, Body dissatisfaction, body image, TikTok, TikTok Trend
BookTok as an author’s tool: How self-publishing is more accessible than ever to authors who can utilise TikTok as a promotional method

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27/04/2023

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Heather.Fox

Abstract TikTok has created a space where authors can gather traction on self-published work with little to no financial burden, which ultimately makes self-publishing a more viable option than ever before. Depending on which ‘side’ of TikTok you are on, you may have come across the BookTok community, which is built on users who create,…
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Communities and Social Media

“Social Media”, authors, BookTok, community, Online Communities, promotion, TikTok
Youth Mental State In a Platform World

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27/04/2023

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Callum.White

Abstract: It is clear that the dynamics of online communities on sites like Facebook and Instagram are making young people more anxious and self-conscious. It has been shown that emotions of loneliness, low self-esteem, and anxiety are on the rise among young people as a result of the development in networked individualism, which has given…
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Communities and Social Media

“Social Media”, “Teenagers”, #communitiesandsocialmedia, #networked, #socialplatforms, community, conference, onlinecommunities
Isolation: How the Rise of Social Media and Covid-19 Have Diminished Our Sense of Community

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27/04/2023

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Jana.Rotzler

Abstract: This paper explores the overall impacts that social media has on communities, exploring the rise of web-based communities through the emergence of Web 2.0 and the COVID-19 pandemic, which created a sense of loss of community through a decrease in face-to-face interaction and engagement. Exploring the difference between web-based communities and face-to-face communities and…
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Communities and Social Media

“Social Media”, COVID-19, face-to-face communication, Isolation, Web 2.0, web-based communities
What role has social media played in the development and spread of the body positivity movement for curvy women, from its origins in the streets of New York to the Instagram community?

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27/04/2023

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Mitali.Kangalee

Question – What role has social media played in the development and spread of the body positivity movement for curvy women, from its origins in the streets of New York to the Instagram community? Theme – Communities and Social Media Pdf Version – Kangalee_20397737_Conference_Paper Abstract – This conference paper will examine why…
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Communities and Social Media
How Social Media access to Adolescents can cause negative impacts on their mental, physical, and social wellbeing

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27/04/2023

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Hannah.Horsley

Communities and Social Media stream Abstract The purpose of this paper is to further understand how communities formed on social media platforms may affect young people in both positive and negative ways. The main ideas in this study include the discussion of mental wellbeing, physical wellbeing, and social impacts this constant use…
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Communities and Social Media

“advertisement”, “mental wellbeing”, “Negative Impact”, “social impacts”, “Social Media”
Identifying the impact of Social Media and Communities: Challenges and Communities

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27/04/2023

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ChorYiu.Lai

Lai_21315361_Conference Paper Abstract The purpose of the study is to determine the opportunities and challenges faced by the members of various communities around the world through social media. This particular purpose has been fulfilled by presenting adequate evidence on the respective arguments made within the study. Apart from this, a thesis statement has also…
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Communities and Social Media

Challenges and Communities, Facebook, Identifying, instagram, Social Media and Communities, The Impact
DOES THE INFLUENCE OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON CRYPTOCURRENCY MARKETS CREATE MORE OPPORTUNITIES OR RISKS FOR INVESTORS AND THE BROADER ECOSYSTEM?

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27/04/2023

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B.Baldorj

PDF LINK DOES THE INFLUENCE OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON CRYPTOCURRENCY MARKETS CREATE MORE OPPORTUNITIES OR RISKS FOR INVESTORS AND THE BROADER ECOSYSTEM? Abstract In the contemporary investment sector, cryptocurrencies have gained increased interest. Due to this, social media, especially television, radio stations, newspapers, and other social media platforms, have increased their interest in discussing…
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Communities and Social Media

“Social Media”, Crypto, DYOR, FOMO, Investing, onlinecommunities, Social Media influence risk
The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Job Markets

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27/04/2023

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Maleeha.YasirMian

Introduction Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been one of the most significant technological advancements in recent years. It has led to the development of intelligent machines and systems that can perform tasks that were previously performed by humans. With the rise of AI, there has been a growing concern about its impact on job markets.…
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Communities and Social Media, Identity and Online Advocacy

Artificial Intelligence, Job Markets, The Impact
TikTok: A Powerful Platform to build nieche eCommerce Communities

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26/04/2023

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Nicholas M

ABSTRACT TikTok has fast become a global sensation with over 1 billion active monthly users worldwide. The platform is known for its wide range of engaging and relatable short form videos ranging from dancing to comedy to how to DIY guides and life hacks. On average, TikTok users spend more than 25 hours engaging with…
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Communities and Social Media

“Social Media”, eCommerce, economy, influencers, TikTok
The Impact of Web 2.0 Communication Methods on TikTok Influencers and Community Commerce

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26/04/2023

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N.Chong4

Download the PDF version: The Impact of Web 2.0 Communication Methods on TikTok Influencers and Community Commerce Conference Paper Abstract Since the pandemic left individuals isolated at home due to the social distancing norms, there was an increase in interactivity and real-time engagement online. The dynamic nature of Web 2.0 has revolutionised communication…
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Communities and Social Media

affectionate economy, community commerce, influence on shopping experience, influencer economy, influencers, participatory culture, superfans, two-way-communication, Web 2.0
How Reddit communities act as a tool for western expats to remain connected to their culture and cope with culture shock while living in countries with foreign languages and ideals.

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25/04/2023

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Jayson.Pye

How Reddit communities act as a tool for western expats to remain connected to their culture and cope with culture shock while living in countries with foreign languages and ideals. A Communities and Social Media Conference Paper Author Jayson Bradley Pye Completed for Curtin University courseNET204 Conference Paper NET204 Social Media, Communities and Networks Introduction:…
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Communities and Social Media

“Social Media”, community, Mental Health, online community, reddit
Sexual assault survivors utilise Twitter effectively through the hashtag #MeToo to bring victims together and spread awareness of sexual assault.

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25/04/2023

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Lucy.Wiseman

ABSTRACT This paper examines the role of social media in the #MeToo movement. The #MeToo movement was founded in 2006 by Tarana Burke as a community for sexual assault survivors, but it did not gain viral attention until the Harvey Weinstein scandal came to light on Twitter in 2017. The paper argues that Twitter has…
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Communities and Social Media

#BreaktheBias, #MeToo, #SeeHer, #TimesUp, #WhyIDidntReport
Role of Instagram in Online Marketing Strategies: Case Study Analysis

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25/04/2023

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Sudipa.Nepal

Abstract Social media provides a big platform for those who want to buy and sell their products via virtual communication. Instagram, as the biggest social media platform has grown into an effective weapon for online marketing. It helps businesses to engage their target audience, boost brand awareness and increase sales uniquely. This conference paper…
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Communities and Social Media

“Social Media”, best practices, Branding, features, Hashtag Instagram, online marketing
The Facebook data breach incidents demonstrate how online communities, such as those affected by the Cambridge Analytica scandal and the 2021 breach, are taking measures to protect their personal data and privacy as networked or refracted publics, using strategies such as data literacy, privacy-enhancing technologies, and advocacy efforts

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25/04/2023

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Danny

Danny Chan PDF Abstract In the age of social media, the collection and use of personal data has become important debates surrounding privacy and data protection. Social network sites have transformed the way we communicate, interact, and express ourselves online. However, the collection, storage, use, and sharing of personal data by social media companies have…
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Communities and Social Media

“Identity”, advocacy efforts, community, cybercrime, data breach, data literacy, Facebook, networked publics, personal data, privacy, privacy-enhancing technologies, Refracted publics, social interaction
Geeks and Freaks Unite: Fandoms Redefining Community

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25/04/2023

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M.Lalji

The definition of community is ever-changing, always adapting to new socio-cultural and economic contexts. With the way social media reshape our lives and connection to each other, it’s safe to assume that they will also ask of us to rethink our understanding of community. In this paper, I will demonstrate how fandoms, as inherently online…
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Communities and Social Media

communities and social media, community, fan communities, Fandoms, Online Communities
Digital and social media: Online Identity and Community, Positives and Negatives

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25/04/2023

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Nicole.Crystal

This paper analyses the evolution of social media and the shift on our understanding of identity and community. The complex flexibility of social media lets its users to put out their personality however they want it to be for others in the online world to see. With the rise of social media anything is accessible…
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Communities and Social Media

“Identity”, Online Communities, privacy, users
Contributions of Online Networks in Dehumanizing Asians during COVID-19

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25/04/2023

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Tien.T.Le

Social Media plays a major role in raising awareness of worldwide affairs in a fast and efficient manner, and influencing the lifestyle of individuals. Despite this, it is also a space for negativity such as racism, that can result in harmful consequences due to racist hashtags, misinformation and the influence of both political figures and…
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Communities and Social Media

#asiancommunities, #asians, #communitiesandsocialmedia, #socialmediaplatforms, COVID-19, instagram, Twitter
The false sense of trust created by social media fitness influencers in shaping the identity of their audience based on the identity of a character they create.

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24/04/2023

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Ishan.Thanasekaran

Abstract: This paper aims to out the false sense of trust created by a certain group of social media influencers. By manipulating an individual’s sense of self-identity and self-imagery and being idolised in every aspect of peoples’ lives. Using scholarly research and supportive evidence, this paper creates a different look at self-identity and self-imagery.…
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Communities and Social Media

“Identity”, “Social Media”, communities, health, influencers, Misinformation., social
Revolutionising Music Community Building: Tiktok’s Impact on Engaging new and old Audiences compared to Traditional Record Label Models.

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24/04/2023

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Luke.Lwin

“How has Tiktok’s emphasis on community building within the music industry been able to reach and engage new and old music communities better than traditional music record label models” Abstract In recent years, the music industry has been infiltrated by a prominent force emphasising community building and user-generated content. This specific force is…
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Communities and Social Media

“Social Media”, Algorithmic Recommendation, Authenticity, Community Building, Disruptive Technology, Diversity, Emerging Artists, Fandoms, Fluid Working Model, Frugal Growth, Global Outreach, Inclusion, Influencer Marketing, Marketing Evolution, Music Communities, Music Industry, Organic Growth, Systems, TikTok, Traditional Record Labels, User-generated Content
Social media’s influence in shaping an impact on adolescents and their wellbeing

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24/04/2023

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Korina.Wibowo

Abstract The emergence of Web 2.0 is the digitisation where social media consisting of user-based generated content in the participatory culture has dominated today’s digital culture. With Gen Z consuming a large social media presence, negative impacts are prominently evident and resulted upon. It is clear that the role of social media significantly plays a…
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Communities and Social Media

“Social Media”, adolescents, communities, cyberbullying, influencers, Mental Health, Misinformation., peer pressure, wellbeing
Risks Posed by AI and Language Models to Online Social Platforms

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24/04/2023

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simon.roberts-carroll

Link to PDF version Abstract: Rapid advancements in Generative AI and Large Language Models have led to the potential for robust semi-independent AI agents to interact with and influence online social networks. By drawing upon vast amounts of data from across the internet, new Generative AI and Large Language Models are able to convincingly mimic…
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Communities and Social Media

“Social Media”, AI, GPT, LLMs, Online Communities, Twitter
The exposure to educational contents on TikTok has positively affected teenagers’ consumption

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24/04/2023

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Koveela.Soobrayen

Abstract This paper argues that teenagers’ exposure to educational contents on TikTok build communities which have a positive repercussion in what they consume online. Educational contents are not limited to only online learning but also parental mediation, contributing to wise usage of TikTok which can easily transform into distraction. Furthermore, TikTok also help to educate…
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Communities and Social Media

“Social Media”, activism, attention span, communities, Mental Health, Online Communities, parenting mediation, Social class, TikTok, Youth
Exploring the impact of TikTok on the sustained attention spans of youngsters in Mauritius

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24/04/2023

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Reeya.Aumeer

Abstract This paper asserts that TikTok has caused the sustained attention spans of youngsters to decrease and examines whether this claim is true in Mauritius as well. The immoderate scrolling on the TikTok social media application has activated a considerable amount of the feel-good chemical known as dopamine in the youths’ brains and subsequently, making…
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Communities and Social Media

“Social Media”, adolescents, attention span, Mauritius, Online Communities, TikTok, youngsters
To what extent do social media and its users preserve a safe space for transgender people whilst promoting freedom of speech for those not part of said community?

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24/04/2023

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L.Chooah

Abstract This conference paper will examine how social media platforms have created and maintained a safe space for transgender people all whilst promoting a free and open enough platform for those not part of the transgender community to express themselves on the subject, if and when things escalate, thus disrupting social order. According to Buss…
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Communities and Social Media

“Social Media”, freedom of speech, transgenders, transphobia
How has Twitter contributed in the implementation of laws prohibiting caste discrimination in America?

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24/04/2023

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M.Nuckchady1

Abstract As a result, we will discuss how Twitter has helped to enforce American laws that prohibit caste discrimination in this conference paper. The caste system is among the oldest in use, much like racial discrimination. Whenever South Asian immigrants have settled in the United States to start new lives, the caste issue has resurfaced.…
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Communities and Social Media

America, Caste, Marginalisation, Policy, Twitter
Social Media Influencers Effectively Harness TikTok’s Algorithm to form a Like-Minded Community

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24/04/2023

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Juliette.Steens

Abstract This conference paper scrutinises the influence of social media and the ascension of online influencers facilitated by algorithms, with a specific focus on the social media platform Tik Tok. TikTok has recently emerged as one of the most prominent social media platforms, and this paper discusses how its algorithm has enabled influencers to effectively…
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Communities and Social Media

#algorithm, #selfpresentation, #socialmediaplatform, influencers, TikTok
The power of fans: serving as an effective marketing strategy for celebrities

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24/04/2023

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Nandini.Bokhoree

Abstract This paper will explore the relationship between fandom communities and celebrities and how their devotion can proved to be beneficial to boost their career. It is obvious that there have been some drastic changes in the way in which consumers behave. Within a Web 2.0 social media environment, fans, now have the…
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Communities and Social Media

“Identity”, celebrities, fandomcommunities, Marketing, online community, social media networks
BookTok plays a big role in romance book sales

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24/04/2023

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Niharika.Singh

Abstract: BookTok has gained popularity over the pandemic period on the social media platform TikTok. A particular genre, romance, not only saw a resurgence but also became an instant favorite genre in bookstores because of the BookTok community. With the new technologies the way of forming a community and becoming a part of it has…
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Communities and Social Media
The future of Artificial Intelligence: Assessing the impact on the creativity of the artist community.

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24/04/2023

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T.Gokhool

Abstract In the artistic field, artificial intelligence (AI) has become a steadily essential tool. Algorithms based on artificial intelligence are being used by creators to create new and imaginative works of art ranging from music and artwork to poetry and cinema. This paper investigates the potential development of AI and its possible effect on the…
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Communities and Social Media

#ArtificialIntelligence, #Creativity, #Threats, Artists, community
Exploring the Impact of Instagram on Addictive Behaviors Among University Students in Mauritius

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24/04/2023

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M.DeComarmond1

Exploring the Impact of Instagram on Addictive Behaviors Among University Students in Mauritius Abstract: Instagram has become a popular social media platform among university students in Mauritius, but its excessive use can lead to addictive behaviors and negative effects on mental health. This essay explores the impact of Instagram on addictive behaviors among university…
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Communities and Social Media

Addictions, instagram, Mauritius, Universities Students
The Creation of communities on Web 3.0 compared to Web 2.0

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24/04/2023

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Rebekah.G.Harris

Over the last decade there has been a rapid change in the way in which people communicate on the Internet as the transition from Web 2.0 to Web 3.0. Within this paper the differences between the how communities are formed and interact on Web 2.0 in contrast to Web 3.0 will be discussed. This paper…
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Communities and Social Media

“Social Media”, communities and social media, COVID-19, instagram, Online Communities, Social Network Sites, TikTok, Web 2.0, Web 3.0
The Shadows of TikTok’s Fitness Community: The Dangerous Effects of Misleading Fitness and Dieting Information

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24/04/2023

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Michael.Jenkinson

Abstract The emergence of platforms like TikTok has enabled consumers of social media to share information and ideas with a vast audience in a matter of seconds. While the increased interconnection of users is an ever-increasing benefit, it also provides a breeding ground for deceptiveness and false information. This paper discusses the prevalence of dieting…
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Communities and Social Media

“Social Media”, community, curtin, Fitness, health, influencer, Misinformation., networks, TikTok
From Likes to Loyalty: Exploring the Impact of Social Media Influencers on Brand Communities and Self-Presentation Strategies

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24/04/2023

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Blair.Towns

Abstract The focus of this paper is based on the effects of social media influencers on brand communities and their self-presentation methods for expanding their following. These influencers have become valuable tools for brands to market their products and increase exposure. As a result, they have become an integral part of many marketing campaigns.…
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Communities and Social Media

“Identity”, “Social Media”, beauty influencers, Brand Communities, influencers, Networked Public, Networked Self, Online Communities, online self-presentation
TikTok And Body Positive Influencers: The Dynamic Duo Reshaping Body Positivity And Empowering Young Women

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24/04/2023

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Georgina.Manners

Abstract Body-positive influencers on TikTok are utilising the platform’s video capabilities to challenge traditional body norms and promote self-love and acceptance among young Australian women. These influencers are leveraging the power of social media to create a safe and inclusive space for individuals to share their experiences and connect with like-minded individuals. Through their videos,…
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Communities and Social Media

“Identity”, “Social Media”, communities, communities and social media, networks, social media marketing, TikTok
Role of Instagram in Online Marketing Strategies: Case Study Analysis

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24/04/2023

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Sudipa.Nepal

conference paper1pdf
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Communities and Social Media

“Social Media”, best practices, features, instagram, Marketing
Want To Be A Successful Photographer? You need to be an Influencer

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24/04/2023

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Jewel.Anderson

In January 2023 smartinsights.com reported that over half the world’s population uses social media, with an average daily usage of 2 hours and 31 minutes. Social media has evolved from simply updating your friends with your current mood and whereabouts to now being platforms for influence as well as a primary form of marketing and…
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Communities and Social Media

“Identity”, “Social Media”, communities, conference, influencer, influencers, instagram, Marketing, networks, online, Online Communities, reels, social media marketing
TikTok has largely affected young female teens anxiety and self-confidence

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24/04/2023

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Arabella.Kourellias

Abstract: This essay discusses how TikTok has affected the mental health of young females by creating unrealistic beauty and lifestyle standards. The essay highlights the prevalence of social media in young people’s lives, the impact of social comparison and influencer posts on anxiety and the harmful effects of TikTok trends that promote unrealistic ideas of…
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Communities and Social Media

“Social Media”, anxiety, Mental Health, teenage girls
The dangerous implications of cancel culture

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24/04/2023

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Samuel.Claydon

Samuel_Claydon-PDF Abstract: This paper explores the impact that cancel culture has had on users of social media. From false accusations to creating fear of open discussion online, the cancel culture phenomenon has grown to a point where lives can be ruined at a moments notice. The paper will explore several examples of how cancel culture…
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Communities and Social Media

“Social Media”, cancel culture, Cyber Bullying, influencers
Social media has become a tool to share common interests

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24/04/2023

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Kevin.Isler

PDF version: Isler_19784458_Conference_Paper_Final Abstract This paper will explore how social media can be used to share and express common interests on a persistent basis and in an online and interconnected manner. Thanks to the rise of social media, as well as relevant and enhancing digital and online technologies, social media has become a tool for…
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Communities and Social Media
The Impacts Social Media has on the Development of Adolescents

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24/04/2023

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Sophie.Atkinson1

Abstract This paper investigates the adverse effects social media can have on the development of adolescents regarding their personal identity and the link this has to communities. Social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok have become an integral part of the day-to-day lives of millions of adolescents. Social media facilitates communication and…
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Communities and Social Media

“Identity”, “Social Media”, Mental Health, Online Communities
Online roleplay: TikTok as a haven for communities of marginalised geeks

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24/04/2023

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Carolyn.Roe

Download PDF: Roe_19761451_Conference Paper_2 Abstract Online forums are redefining how we view communities (Hampton, 2016). Some marginalised communities are better suited to the kind of interaction that occurs on social media than more traditional face-to-face mechanisms (Hiebert & Kortes-Miller, 2021). One such group are hobbyists dubbed ‘geeks’, individuals who engage in their hobbies of escapism…
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Communities and Social Media

“Social Media”, community, marginalised communities, Online Communities, online self-presentation, Third Place, TikTok
Social media and it’s comparison culture carnage: Image sharing apps negatively affecting the self-perception and body image of developing teenage girls online.

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24/04/2023

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Olivia.M.Allen

Conference paper – Olivia Allen Abstract: This paper examines how social media and the affordances of image sharing apps where the ability for users to edit, retouch and enhance their images is increasingly innovating, and has resulted in rigid beauty standards emerging on social media. As a result, these standards have contributed to the negative…
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Communities and Social Media

body image, comparison, cosmetic surgery, editing and enhancing, image sharing apps, influencer, negative self perception, teenage girls
Downfall of the Youtube beauty Community

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24/04/2023

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Aelse.Kabhulo

Abstract This argumentative essay explores the explosive downward spiral of the YouTube’s beauty community marred by scandals, drama, and broken friendships. This argumentative essay will primarily focus on the early days of the YouTube beauty influencer, their dramatic rise to relevancy and the downfall of the biggest site influencers such as James Charles and…
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Communities and Social Media

“Social Media”, beauty influencers, conference, curtin, downfall, drama, influencers, media, Online Communities, scandles, youtube
‘Glee’ and the effects of social media and participatory culture on network television

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24/04/2023

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Ruby.Mann

Abstract This paper examines the impact of social media and participatory culture on the ideation process, plot, and message of network television shows using the example of the Fox show ‘Glee’ and its fandom, the “Gleeks.” As one of the first fan bases to grow in the online space, the ‘Glee’ fandom was global, hyper-connected,…
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Communities and Social Media

“Social Media”, communities, community, conference, curtin, fanservice, glee, online, Online Communities, online community, parasocial relationships, participatory culture, Twitter
Not just a doctor, but an Influencer too: How TikTok provides an opportunity for qualified health professionals to counteract misinformation

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24/04/2023

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Samantha.Morley

Not Just Doctor Abstract: This paper argues that the affordances of social media platforms, such as TikTok, have allowed health and wellness influencers to spread misinformation. However, it may also provide an opportunity for qualified health professionals to counteract this information. Based on research on available literature, this paper will discuss the reasons people use…
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Communities and Social Media

“Social Media”, health, influencer, Misinformation., TikTok
Analysing the impact of TikTok in launching new artists in the music industry?

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24/04/2023

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Chandishi.Seedoyal

Abstract This paper demonstrates how the social media platform TikTok can be a heaven for emerging and non-emerging artists in the music industry. Outline that the distribution of those music is free of charge and the artists do get a revenue by signing a license agreement for the TikTok platform. More visibility is obtained…
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Communities and Social Media

community, Launching, Music Artists, TikTok
Social media’s negative impact on body dysmorphia in adolescent females

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24/04/2023

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Daniel.Pratt

Abstract: The aim of this paper is to examine the impact social media has on those most vulnerable of body dysmorphia. It argues that risk of body dysmorphia disorder is likely to increase due to the prevalence of unrealistic expectations in relation to beauty through online platforms. It will examine the nature of social media…
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Communities and Social Media

bdd, body dysmorphia, body image issues, instagram, self-esteem, snapchat, TikTok
“Social media platforms,” the addiction among Gen Z within the online mental health community as a consequence of the COVID-19 outbreak

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24/04/2023

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A.Boyla

Download the PDF [PDF 126 kb] Abstract: Even before the COVID-19 lockdown, online mental health communities were looked at wherein Generation Z from this community has had a close relationship with social media platforms as they are considered digital natives, who at their core are considered a more vulnerable generation compared to their predecessors. This…
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Communities and Social Media

#genZ, #mentalhealthcommunity, #socialmediaaddiction, #socialmediaplatform, COVID-19
Autistic people used the TikTok platform as a support system and to educate the public about autism disorder.

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24/04/2023

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P.Itnac

Researchers have been trying to figure out how to effectively use improvements to enhance people’s well-being since the start of the so-called technological revolution due to the rapid expansion in the production of new technologies. Research has made an effort to stay up with how digitally oriented the world has become. It is getting more…
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Communities and Social Media

“Social Media”, #Communication, awareness, community, educational, health, online community, positivity, technology, TikTok
The Impact of Influencers on Social Media (Instagram) Users through online marketing.

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24/04/2023

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L.Foolee

Social media communities and network assignment 1 The Impact of Influencers on Social Media (Instagram) Users through online marketing. Abstract The main aim of this paper is to help raise awareness about the different aspects of influencers on social media throughout their marketing strategies for social media users. This paper highlights the different strategies used…
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Communities and Social Media

influencers, instagram, Marketing, online
The use of Instagram brings people closer together

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23/04/2023

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Xinran.Zhang1

Abstract: As a fashionable social media, Instagram’s main content is to share photos and videos, and users can write a publicly comment and send private messages to other users, and when a certain group of people who concentrate on hobbies reaches a certain number, an online…
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Communities and Social Media

Brand of celebraties, instagram, Live streaming, loneliness, Social connection
The rise of Andrew Tate by manipulating echo chambers and online anonymity to form a community on Twitter.

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23/04/2023

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Chloe.Kingma

Conference Paper Abstract The purpose of this paper is to discuss how Twitter has enabled controversial figures like Andrew Tate to manipulate echo chambers and online anonymity to gain a platform and form a community with them as the figurehead. Findings from various studies and journals support the case of echo chambers and…
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Communities and Social Media

Controversy, Figureheads, Misogyny, Online Communities, Twitter
Incels: How social networking is allowing the harmful spread of incel ideology

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23/04/2023

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Hayley.Dodds

Abstract Incels have existed online for a very long time, but as social media grows and affords a so called “third place” for communities to connect outside of being physically together, there is a risk of how many people, including adolescents, are gaining access to the ideology. This paper aims to look at what incels…
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Communities and Social Media

“Social Media”, communities, incel culture, incels, instagram, Misogyny, reddit, Third Place
Survival of the Queerest: the Necessity of Community-Building on TikTok

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23/04/2023

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Finch.Assadoullaev

ABSTRACT The LGBTIQA+ community (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer/Questioning, Asexual, and other gender and/or sexually diverse) is one of adaptability and resilience. Reliance on one another has always been a key aspect of LGBTIQA+ culture. Due to a chronic lack of resources and physical spaces, this support system has been transposed online, specifically onto…
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Communities and Social Media

“Social Media”, #queertok, accessibility, communities and social media, gender-affirming care, Online Communities, queer, queer signaling, TikTok, transgender healthcare
Watch People Die: Exploring Online Communities Formed Through the Sharing of Real Death Videos

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23/04/2023

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Charlie McEwan

PDF VERSION FOR DOWNLOAD [CONTENT WARNING: This paper contains graphic discussion of violence] Abstract The internet has fundamentally changed the way media is shared and received. Communities based on the archival and distribution of the most niche of content thrive in online spaces. This paper aims to explore and understand the internet subcultures surrounding the…
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Communities and Social Media

“Social Media”, censorship, communities, death, internet death videos, shock websites
Today, online is the only place many communities are able to exist

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23/04/2023

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Lisa-Jane.Martin

Download the PDF [PDF 139.30 kB] Abstract Digital technological advancements have enabled many people to connect and form meaningful, personalised communities online via social media platforms, shifting away from formerly traditional face-to-face communities (Hampton & Wellman, 2018). Technologically mediated communities (TMCs) are able to exist and foster connections, as their access is not restricted by…
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Communities and Social Media

“Social Media”, community, COVID-19, Networked Individualism, Web 2.0
Empowering Women: The Benefits of Facebook Groups for Knowledge Sharing and Problem-Solving Against Misogyny

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23/04/2023

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Katrina.Dalgleish

ABSTRACT – This article examines women-only closed Facebook groups and how they can be used as a tool to combat misogyny. In particular, it focuses on how these groups foster an environment for empowerment, knowledge transfer and collective problem-solving. Statistics show that over 40% of women have experienced online sexual harassment, highlighting the prevalence of…
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Communities and Social Media

“Social Media”, Empowerment, Facebook, Facebook Groups, Knowledge Transfer, Misogyny, Online Communities, Women
Anti-vaxxers on Twitter act as a networked public to spread misinformation about the Covid-19 vaccination.

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23/04/2023

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Amit.Munjal

Conference_Paper-PDF Abstract — Many Governments around the globe are taking unequaled measures in healthcare to manage and contain the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). This conference paper focuses on how anti-vaxxers on Twitter act as a networked public to spread misinformation about the government’s health and safety policies regarding…
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Communities and Social Media

Anti-vaxxers, COVID-19, Misinformation., Networked Public, Twitter
K-pop idols strive for perfection and consistently expose to the idealised online self-presentation in Instagram to gain clout in the community has negatively impacted the community.

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23/04/2023

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LiXin.Hoo

Abstract The purpose of the investigation is to examine the negative impacts of K-pop idols striving for perfection and consistently exposed to the idealised online self-presentation to gain clout in the community. This topic is related to the stream of communities and social media and the key concepts for this paper are influencer marketing, self-presentation,…
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Communities and Social Media

communities, influencer, instagram, online self-presentation
How Instagram Supports LGBTQIA+ Communities

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23/04/2023

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Bibiana.Bergersen

Abstract Social media platforms such as Instagram are very beneficial to LGBTQIA+ individuals as it allows them to safely connect with other people in their community. It provides real representation and information about the LGBTQIA+ community, while still being able to be anonymous if they desire. This paper focuses on the importance and positives of…
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Communities and Social Media

“Identity”, instagram, LGBTQIA+, online community
The Negative Relationship Between Social Media Influencers and the Impact They Have on Fast Fashion.

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23/04/2023

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Amber.Webster

ABSTRACT Fast fashion has become a major issue within the fashion industry. Social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram are filled with influencers who simultaneously promote products to consumers whilst engaging in a two-way, para-social, trusting relationship with them. Influencers promoting fast fashion are fuelling the ongoing environmental issue of climate change, through influencing…
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Communities and Social Media

“Social Media”, Fashion, influencers, Sustainability
Wattpad: How Fanfiction Created an Online Community and Kept Creative Writing and Reading Alive

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23/04/2023

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Lucy.Gregory

Abstract: The purpose of this work is to outline the elements of the online platform, Wattpad, and how it creates an online community with the revival of authorship and the consumption of creative works. With this work, comes the analysis of what makes an online community thrive and links users through their interest of writing…
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Communities and Social Media

anonymity, community, creativewriting, fanfiction, socialmedia, thirdplace, wattpad
Generation green or generation Shein? The role TikTok plays in fast fashion and the debate that’s divided a generation

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23/04/2023

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zona pertanian.net

Abstract: This paper explores how the TikTok fashion community highlights the internal conflicts faced by Generation Z, who strive to create a sustainable future while keeping up with ever-increasing trend cycles. The TikTok app has allowed for users to engage in communities and topics effortlessly through its powerful recommendation algorithm known as the ‘For You…
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Communities and Social Media

communities, networks, online community, TikTok, Trend cycle, Trends
Transforming Public Discourse: Twitter as a Third Place and Black Twitter’s Empowerment of Marginalised Communities

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23/04/2023

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Milkias.Gunsa

Abstract This conference paper investigates the transformative role of Twitter and its influential subset, Black Twitter, in empowering marginalised communities and redefining public discourse by challenging societal norms. The paper explores the synergy between Twitter as a digital third place and Black Twitter as a counter-public, examining their unique characteristics and functions in relation to…
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“Social Media”, #blacktwitter, activism, communities, community, conference, marginalised communities, media, online community, Social Network Sites, Third Place, Twitter
The LGBTQ community has used Instagram to build their identity and combat bullying and ostracism.

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23/04/2023

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M.Louis3

Introduction Since Tim Berners-Lee’s creation of the World Wide Web in 1989, many advances have been made to bring the Internet to where it is today (Johnson, 1995). Then came a plethora of social media platforms. Instagram, which is one of the most well-known platforms was founded by two university friends, Systrom and Krieger, back…
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Communities and Social Media

“Identity”, COVID-19, Cyber Bullying, instagram, LGBTQ, online community, ostracization
Online Spaces & Networked Individualism: A Case Study of Final Fantasy XIV

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23/04/2023

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Iesha Roberts

Abstract: Online gaming communities such as Final Fantasy XIV are becoming more social and creating positive interactions through using social media platforms as third places to communicate and share experiences. Using social media platforms such as Twitter, Reddit, and Discord allows players of Final Fantasy XIV to create meaningful interactions outside of the game,…
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Communities and Social Media

“Social Media”, Gaming, Networked Individualism, Third Place
Destiny 2 players utilize roles and impression management patterns to maintain large, mutually beneficial networked public’s..

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23/04/2023

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Thomas.M.Lewis

Title: Destiny 2 players utilize roles and impression management patterns to maintain large, mutually beneficial networked public’s. Abstract: This study focuses on Destiny 2, the behavior of its players, and social structures involved in the game. It examines how this influences the formation of a “networked public” of individuals within this online gaming community…
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Communities and Social Media

“Social Media”, Aztacross, Bungie, communities, Destiny 2, IFrostBolt, Impression Management, networks, Roles
The 12th Man: How social media has globalised the traditionally local space of football fandom and empowered fans’ voices

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22/04/2023

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YuanNing.Choi

Abstract The omnipresence of social media is embedded in the way sport is consumed; by exploring the relationship between football fandoms and their influence on the game, we can see how social media has democratised football and empowered fan voices to influence the decision-making and wider culture surrounding football. This has resulted from social media’s…
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Communities and Social Media

“Social Media”, community, European Super League, Football, Twitter, Ultras
Refracted Publics on Twitter: Anti-Vaxxers’ Role in Increasing Global Vaccine Hesitancy.

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22/04/2023

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Charlotte Phillips

Abstract: The online anti-vax community has utilised the Twitter platform as a means of disseminating false and misleading information regarding the efficacy of vaccines. By acting as a refracted public, this anti-vax community has engaged in some insidious strategies and tactics that has resulted in a significant increase in vaccine hesitancy within the public. Download…
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“Social Media”, anti-vaxxer, communities, refracted public, Twitter, vaccines
$Twitter Infodemic is Still Empowering Refracted Publics in 2023$

Twitter Infodemic is Still Empowering Refracted Publics in 2023

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22/04/2023

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caesar.al-samarrie

Abstract This paper discusses communities that were formed because of the infodemic. It also discusses some causes of the infodemic and how refractive publics formed on Facebook, YouTube and Twitter during the pandemic. It will discuss how hashtags were used to send users to pages that contained misinformation about COVID-19. It will also show how…
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Communities and Social Media

COVID-19, hashtag jacking, infodemic, Refracted publics, Twitter
“Vibes” Over Plot: How the BookTok Community is Destroying Young Adult Fiction’s Reputation

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22/04/2023

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Lauren.Hancock-Coffey

ABSTRACT Since its recent inception, young adult (or YA) fiction has changed as quickly as each new generation of its consumers. The creation of BookTok – an online community of readers and reviewers on the video-sharing platform TikTok – seems to have had the largest, and most direct, impact on the way publishers market YA…
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Communities and Social Media

BookTok, community, Fiction, Marketing, Publishing, TikTok, YA, Young Adult
How Malaysia’s investment banks utilize webinars to build rapport and boost clients’ stock trading activities during the pandemic

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22/04/2023

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Michelle Lee

Lee_Conference Paper Abstract: Online video conferencing (VC) platforms have fundamentally changed how financial institutions in Malaysia conduct investment workshops to build rapport and boost clients’ stock trading activities. It imparted them with multiple digital tactics and business strategies to survive and remain relevant with the local investment community during the unprecedented pandemic. Online VC-based webinars…
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Communities and Social Media

collaboration, engagement, finance, investment, Malaysia, stock trading, webinar

Debating Communities and Networks XIV

Facebooks Assistance In Developing Communities

Is privacy still being part of today’s modern software?

TikTok is becoming a harmful Social Media Platform for Gen-Z users with concerns about protection of online identity, self-representation and privacy rapidly increasing.

The Gentle Sounds of ASMR: How Popular Communication Technologies such as YouTube and TikTok Are Promoting Awareness about Sensory Issues across Internet-Based Communities.

How does social media help empower the black hair community?

What role has social media played in the development and spread of the body positivity movement for curvy women, from its origins in the streets of New York to the Instagram community?

The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Job Markets

The Impact of Web 2.0 Communication Methods on TikTok Influencers and Community Commerce

Sexual assault survivors utilise Twitter effectively through the hashtag #MeToo to bring victims together and spread awareness of sexual assault.

Digital and social media: Online Identity and Community, Positives and Negatives

Contributions of Online Networks in Dehumanizing Asians during COVID-19

How has Twitter contributed in the implementation of laws prohibiting caste discrimination in America?

Social Media Influencers Effectively Harness TikTok’s Algorithm to form a Like-Minded Community

BookTok plays a big role in romance book sales

The future of Artificial Intelligence: Assessing the impact on the creativity of the artist community.

Exploring the Impact of Instagram on Addictive Behaviors Among University Students in Mauritius

Social media has become a tool to share common interests

Analysing the impact of TikTok in launching new artists in the music industry?

Social media’s negative impact on body dysmorphia in adolescent females

“Social media platforms,” the addiction among Gen Z within the online mental health community as a consequence of the COVID-19 outbreak

The Impact of Influencers on Social Media (Instagram) Users through online marketing.

The rise of Andrew Tate by manipulating echo chambers and online anonymity to form a community on Twitter.

Anti-vaxxers on Twitter act as a networked public to spread misinformation about the Covid-19 vaccination.

K-pop idols strive for perfection and consistently expose to the idealised online self-presentation in Instagram to gain clout in the community has negatively impacted the community.

How Instagram Supports LGBTQIA+ Communities

Wattpad: How Fanfiction Created an Online Community and Kept Creative Writing and Reading Alive

Generation green or generation Shein? The role TikTok plays in fast fashion and the debate that’s divided a generation

The LGBTQ community has used Instagram to build their identity and combat bullying and ostracism.

Twitter Infodemic is Still Empowering Refracted Publics in 2023

“Vibes” Over Plot: How the BookTok Community is Destroying Young Adult Fiction’s Reputation

How Malaysia’s investment banks utilize webinars to build rapport and boost clients’ stock trading activities during the pandemic

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