Debating Communities and Networks XIV

social

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
How modern tech regulations and data gathering compromise activists.

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22/04/2023

by

Dane Goulter

Download PDF Version Abstract. Social media has amplified voices from various communities and played a crucial role in implementing social change through bringing awareness to these issues via social networking platforms. However, increased government surveillance, data collection by big tech companies, and privacy breaches have compromised activists and advocates themselves. In this paper, the methods of…
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Online Networks and Social Change

“Social Media”, activism, change, data, media, networks, privacy, social