"Identity" - Debating Communities and Networks XIV

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
How Social Media Influencers (SMI) have forced Followers into Parasocial Behaviours on Instagram leading to Stalking and Self-Improvement

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02/05/2023

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Emmelie.Fiedler

Abstract Social Media Influencers (SMI) have had a chokehold on followers, using their power and authority as leverage to influence others. Following social media and communities this conference paper will shed light on how SMIs come to reach such powerful positions and how the repercussions of their fame can lead to unintended consequences. The parasocial…
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Identity and Online Advocacy

“Identity”, “Social Media”, community, conference, instagram, social media influencer
Authenticity or Aestheticism: how Generation Z contradict their values of individualism when participating and engaging in the online space.

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01/05/2023

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Amelia.Rigby

Introduction Gone are the days where the defining words to describe gender consisted of blue and pink. Depiction and connotation surrounding identity are changing, with self-expression being at the forefront of values among the youth of society. Generation Z, whose values outlined by Katz et al. (2021) is authenticity as the upmost of importance, desiring…
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Identity and Online Advocacy

“Identity”, “Social Media”, adolescents, Authenticity, capitalism, influencers, Marketing, online self-presentation, TikTok, values
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
How does a person’s identity shape or determine the way that they use social media

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27/04/2023

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mahisha

Abstract: This paper discusses how a person’s identity shapes the way that they use social media. This paper also discusses about acculturation and transient migrants and how their social media usage has been affected as well as the struggles that they go through. Another topic discussed would be the categorisation of people according to their…
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Identity and Online Advocacy

“Identity”, “Social Media”, acculturation, instagram, migrants, online self-presentation, transient migrants
Online vs Offline: The Effect of Tinder on Self-Presentation

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26/04/2023

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Mia.Sorci

Abstract The ability for users to present themselves online is becoming increasingly easier. This, combined with the digitisation of dating has allowed online dating application users to create an online identity that may not be authentic to who they are offline. This conference paper explores the way in which the features of online dating platform,…
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Identity and Online Advocacy

“Identity”, #tinder, online dating, online self-presentation
Digital Identity: Discerning how social media negatively affects an individual’s self-representation online.

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25/04/2023

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Avinash Assonne

Assignment #2 PDF version of my paper that you can read in your leisure time Title: Conference Participation Reflection Name: Avinash Assonne Student Number: 20407319 Unit Name: NETS2002 Social Media, Communities and Networks…
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Identity and Online Advocacy

“Identity Formation”, “Identity”, “Negative Impact”, “Self-representation”, “Social Media”, #socialmediaplatforms, Digital Self, Facebook, instagram, online, youtube
Is the Online Dating World the Perfect Forum for False Identities?

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25/04/2023

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Jaida.Adams

Download: AdamsJ_19765097 ABSTRACT This paper examines the level of safety that online dating forums provide for their community. More specifically, focusing the online environment that is attractive for people seeking relationships and malicious users. This paper will argue that the online dating world is the perfect environment of false identities given the level of security…
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Identity and Online Advocacy

“Identity”, #onlinedating, #whoarethey?, Online Communities
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
The issues public figures face around self-portrayal on Instagram profiles juggling between their private and public identities.

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25/04/2023

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H.Lochee

Abstract: This conference paper aims to focus primarily on professional athletes and journalists using Instagram as persons prone to media scrutiny. Professional athletes face the challenge of sharing nudity as part of their online identity construction for sponsorships and journalists for sharing posts of their private and professional lives between blurred boundaries on Instagram,…
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Identity and Online Advocacy

“Identity”, #public-sphere, gender stereotypes, instagram, journalism, nudity, Online advocacy, promotion, public figures, sexualization, sponsorship
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
Social Media is Causing a Societal Divide

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25/04/2023

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Callum.S.Gray

Conference Essay Identity and Online Advocacy Social media is causing a societal divide Callum Gray 1979311 Introduction Over the past 15 years or so many social media websites have been created to help try and connect people from all over the globe. While these social sites started off relatively simple, with a rise in…
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Identity and Online Advocacy

“Identity”, Divide, Politics, Society
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
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
How Snapchat has Impacted Teenage Perceptions of Privacy

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24/04/2023

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Emma.M.Mcgrath

The development and popularity of social media has had a significant effect on society. The normalisation and integration of social media applications into everyday life have caused dramatic change to the way people communicate and form relationships, absorb media and information, and even how they view themselves and the people around them (Abel, 2016). The…
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Online Networks and Social Change

“Identity”, “Social Media”, location tracking, privacy, snapchat
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
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
Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Visual Artists using Art as Activism and Identity Affirmation on Instagram

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24/04/2023

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Tegan.Stoney

Abstract: TGNC individuals turn to the internet to safely perform their identities and build safe communities. TGNC visual artists create art that highlights the lived experiences of TGNC people from this community. The deliberate positive visualisation of gender diverse individuals directly challenges dominant heteronormative discourse, as well as providing positive representation of TGNC in the…
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Identity and Online Advocacy

“Identity”, “Social Media”, activism, advocacy, art, conference, curtin, gender non-comforming, instagram, marginalised communities, Mental Health, Online Communities, online self-presentation, Social Network Sites, transgender, visual art
The Radical Impact of Social Media on Contemporary Female Sexual Identity Development.

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24/04/2023

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Mia.Benzie-Drayton

Abstract: This paper explores the impact of social media on female sexual identity. The paper argues that social media has played a notable role in contouring the way women view their sexualities and their bodies and present themselves to society. The paper examines how social media, specifically Instagram and TikTok, have created an…
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Identity and Online Advocacy

“Identity”, “Social Media”, comparison, female body, sexuality
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 Identities struggle to be ‘genuine’ when Cancel Culture exists

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24/04/2023

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Alisha.Hiscox

Abstract. The emergence of cancel culture as a group effort to ostracise, alienate and publicly shame any individual or group that acts in offence to said group, causes the identity of both online groups and individuals, to be placed in a state of chaos. With the ever-growing presence of cancel culture in a society that…
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Identity and Online Advocacy

“Identity”, #MeToo, cancelculture, collectiveidentity, genuineidentity, networkedpublics, online self-presentation, onlinecommunities, transrights
Social Media Activism: Celebrating Every Body

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24/04/2023

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Ali Crowe

ABSTRACT The influence of social media on body image has become a significant topic of discussion in recent years. While the commercialisation of the body positivity movement and the exclusion of certain marginalised groups have been identified as issues by critics, body image content such as body positivity and body acceptance has been shown…
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Identity and Online Advocacy

“Identity”, “Social Media”, body image, counterpublics, online activism
Negative effects of social media on the formation of identities in Adolescents.

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24/04/2023

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Grace.Kim1

ABSTRACT Technological advancements have brought about digital devices that have become an integral part of people’s lives. With younger generations growing up in a world that is heavily influenced by technology, social media has emerged as a platform for self-expression, identity formation, and social interaction. Adolescents are at a vulnerable stage in their lives,…
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Identity and Online Advocacy

“Identity”, “Social Media”, adolescents, body dysmorphia, development, digital technology, false identity, Mental Health
Adolescent Exploitation by Parents For Social Media Exposure

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23/04/2023

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Ajeng.Wulandari

Abstract This conference paper aims to explore the concept of “sharenting,” a term used to describe parents who post an excessive amount of information about their children on social media platforms for attention-seeking purposes. While sharenting has some advantages, such as creating a supportive community between parents online, it also raises important ethical and…
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Identity and Online Advocacy

“Identity”, “Social Media”, child exploitation, child influencers, children’s rights, Cyber Bullying, ethical concerns, identity and self, labour law, privacy, sharenting, youtube
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
Facebook’s Role in the Growth, Expression, and Challenges of Feminist Communities

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23/04/2023

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Yiyun.Wang

Abstract This essay examines how Facebook has influenced the development of feminist identity, the creation of communities, and activism. User profiles, news feeds, mini-feeds, and topic tags are just a few of the elements of facebook that let people create and express fluid, changing digital identities. Facebook also helps feminism communities thrive by facilitating resource…
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Online Networks and Social Change

“Identity”, Facebook, feminism, Feminist, online community
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
How teenagers may affirm themselves & create their online identity through social media platforms.

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22/04/2023

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K.Lobin1

How teenagers may affirm themselves and create their online identity through social media platforms. Stream: Identity & Online Advocacy. Abstract. This study elucidates the critical role that social media platforms play in helping millennials assert themselves and create their identity. It demonstrates how important social media platforms have been in enabling young…
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Identity and Online Advocacy

“Identity”, “milenials”, “Social Media”, “Teenagers”

Debating Communities and Networks XIV

“Identity”

Online vs Offline: The Effect of Tinder on Self-Presentation

Is the Online Dating World the Perfect Forum for False Identities?

The issues public figures face around self-portrayal on Instagram profiles juggling between their private and public identities.

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

Social Media is Causing a Societal Divide

Online Identities struggle to be ‘genuine’ when Cancel Culture exists

How Instagram Supports LGBTQIA+ Communities

Facebook’s Role in the Growth, Expression, and Challenges of Feminist Communities

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

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