Online Communities

Indigenous Agency on Instagram from Australia

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10/05/2023

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Veronica.Sparks

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are advised that this paper contains discussion about disturbing events and issues, and names of deceased persons, which may be distressing. I acknowledge the ancient boodja (land) I am on today which has never been ceded by the Wadjuk people of the Noongar Nation. I offer respect to…
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Indigenous Communities, Online Diaspora and Social Media

“Social Media”, AboriginalandTorresStraitIslanderPeople, agency, conference, curtin, Indigenous, instagram, marginalised communities, media, Networked Individualism, Networked Public, Networked Self, online, Online Communities, online community, online self-presentation, selfrepresentation, Social Network Sites, Third Place
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
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
TikTok as a catalyst for communication on ADHD | Dewolfe and other online communities

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26/04/2023

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April.Carey

Connor DeWolfe, a content creator, uses TikTok as a platform to create an online community that connects people living with the symptoms of medical-professional diagnoses and self-diagnosis of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Social media use, among the younger generations, has had enormous growth within the last decade and particularly within the last few years. Online…
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Identity and Online Advocacy

“Social Media”, adhd, Online Communities, Tik Tok, TikTok
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCACY IN A WORLD OF COMMUNITIES WITHIN SOCIAL MEDIA

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24/04/2023

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Stephen.B.Bain

Assignment #1 Title: Conference Paper Name: Stephen Bain Student Number: 21231564 Unit Name: NETS2002 Social Media, Communities and Networks Email Address: stevebainozbass@hotmail.com Date Submitted: 10 April 2023 Word Count:…
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Online Networks and Social Change

#citzen-science, #lionfish, #public-sphere, #social change, #sustainable seafood, citizen science, Facebook, Misinformation., Networked Public, networked publics, Online Communities
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
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
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

Debating Communities and Networks XIV

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

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

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

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