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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
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
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
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
‘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
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
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
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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Communities and Social Media

“Social Media”, #blacktwitter, activism, communities, community, conference, marginalised communities, media, online community, Social Network Sites, Third Place, Twitter
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

Debating Communities and Networks XIV

How Instagram Supports LGBTQIA+ Communities

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

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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