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Is Social Media Affecting Learning in Institutions?
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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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Indigenous Agency on Instagram from Australia
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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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Online Gaming Communities: How do creators foster social connections and promote engagement?
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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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In what ways is social media harmful to the sporting community?
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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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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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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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The positive sides of online gaming communities
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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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How Social Media Influencers (SMI) have forced Followers into Parasocial Behaviours on Instagram leading to Stalking and Self-Improvement
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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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Authenticity or Aestheticism: how Generation Z contradict their values of individualism when participating and engaging in the online space.
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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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Online Gaming Communities: Women can’t play games?
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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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Authentically Autistic: The Autistic Community on Tumblr.
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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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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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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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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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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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Youth Mental State In a Platform World
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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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Isolation: How the Rise of Social Media and Covid-19 Have Diminished Our Sense of Community
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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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How does a person’s identity shape or determine the way that they use social media
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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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How Social Media access to Adolescents can cause negative impacts on their mental, physical, and social wellbeing
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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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DOES THE INFLUENCE OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON CRYPTOCURRENCY MARKETS CREATE MORE OPPORTUNITIES OR RISKS FOR INVESTORS AND THE BROADER ECOSYSTEM?
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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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TikTok as a catalyst for communication on ADHD | Dewolfe and other online communities
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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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TikTok: A Powerful Platform to build nieche eCommerce Communities
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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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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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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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Digital Identity: Discerning how social media negatively affects an individual’s self-representation online.
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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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Role of Instagram in Online Marketing Strategies: Case Study Analysis
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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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TikTok and the ideal body: influencers promoting a negative body image
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Tahli.Arbuckle
TikTok and the ideal body: influencers promoting a negative body image TikTok is an app or social networking platform that allows users to create and view short video clips. The viewing length of the videos has made it attractive to generations Y and Z. Platforms such as this allow influencers and other users to…
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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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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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Revolutionising Music Community Building: Tiktok’s Impact on Engaging new and old Audiences compared to Traditional Record Label Models.
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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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Social media’s influence in shaping an impact on adolescents and their wellbeing
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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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Risks Posed by AI and Language Models to Online Social Platforms
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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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The exposure to educational contents on TikTok has positively affected teenagers’ consumption
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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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Exploring the impact of TikTok on the sustained attention spans of youngsters in Mauritius
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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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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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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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The Creation of communities on Web 3.0 compared to Web 2.0
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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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How Snapchat has Impacted Teenage Perceptions of Privacy
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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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The Toxicity of Online Gaming: Discrimination Against Female Gamers and the Lack of Inclusivity in the Industry
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Rosalie.Heta
Abstract This paper discusses the effects of toxic behaviour and discrimination towards female gamers in the online gaming community. Despite the positive aspects of online networking, online gaming is contributing to the continuation of outdated social standards and discourages social change. There are many factors that make the problem worse, one including the failure…
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The Shadows of TikTok’s Fitness Community: The Dangerous Effects of Misleading Fitness and Dieting Information
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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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From Likes to Loyalty: Exploring the Impact of Social Media Influencers on Brand Communities and Self-Presentation Strategies
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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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TikTok And Body Positive Influencers: The Dynamic Duo Reshaping Body Positivity And Empowering Young Women
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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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Role of Instagram in Online Marketing Strategies: Case Study Analysis
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Sudipa.Nepal
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Want To Be A Successful Photographer? You need to be an Influencer
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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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TikTok has largely affected young female teens anxiety and self-confidence
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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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Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Visual Artists using Art as Activism and Identity Affirmation on Instagram
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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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The dangerous implications of cancel culture
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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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The Radical Impact of Social Media on Contemporary Female Sexual Identity Development.
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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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The Impacts Social Media has on the Development of Adolescents
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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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Online roleplay: TikTok as a haven for communities of marginalised geeks
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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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Social Media Activism: Celebrating Every Body
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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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Confronting Gender Inequality and Pushing Boundaries: How Female Entrepreneurs Use Instagram for Their Businesses
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natalie.champion
Abstract: The present study examines the utilisation of Instagram by female entrepreneurs in the context of business and gender inequality. The focus is on exploring the ways in which female entrepreneurs leverage Instagram to overcome gender-based barriers and expand their business opportunities. Despite the popular perception that soft technologies erode social cohesion and community,…
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Downfall of the Youtube beauty Community
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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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‘Glee’ and the effects of social media and participatory culture on network television
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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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Not just a doctor, but an Influencer too: How TikTok provides an opportunity for qualified health professionals to counteract misinformation
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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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Autistic people used the TikTok platform as a support system and to educate the public about autism disorder.
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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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The use of Facebook and Instagram by indigenous and migrant Hellenic diaspora communities in Australia creates an online third place
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Despina.Karatzias
ABSTRACT: This conference paper aims to explore communities of Indigenous people and migrants from the Hellenic diaspora in Australia who utilise Facebook and Instagram as tools to establish an online third place. The utilisation of these platforms fosters a sense of community, raises cultural awareness, and provides a catalyst for business outcomes. Drawing on numerous…
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Negative effects of social media on the formation of identities in Adolescents.
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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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The role of Tik Tok in strengthening Indigenous identity on online platforms
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jingjie.zheng
Introduction The traditional concept of community has changed due to the emergence of social media, from small, fluid relationships such as family or workplace to a larger and even indefinable concept (Liu et al., 2017). As mentioned by Hampton and Wellman (2018), the emergence of social media is fundamentally brought about by technological change, and…
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Death is the new comedy: how Tik Tok and Instagram are exposing violent videos/ images to the younger generation
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Joshua.DeFilippis
Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to show that the younger generations are growing up with more technology at their fingertips than ever before, this can be seen as a good thing to help the younger generation learn in more fun ways and interact socially more easy, but it is also giving them…
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Incels: How social networking is allowing the harmful spread of incel ideology
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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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Survival of the Queerest: the Necessity of Community-Building on TikTok
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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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Watch People Die: Exploring Online Communities Formed Through the Sharing of Real Death Videos
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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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Adolescent Exploitation by Parents For Social Media Exposure
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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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Today, online is the only place many communities are able to exist
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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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Empowering Women: The Benefits of Facebook Groups for Knowledge Sharing and Problem-Solving Against Misogyny
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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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The Negative Relationship Between Social Media Influencers and the Impact They Have on Fast Fashion.
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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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Cancel Culture: The Digital Pandemic
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Zane.Bordon
Download the PDF version here. The growing mob mentality of cancel culture contributes to online networks’ rising sense of a society governed by a digital ecosystem. In particular, social media users utilise platforms such as Instagram and YouTube to prompt this psychology of social change through online networks. The dominant explanation for this modern ideology…
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Social media platforms are negatively affecting the face-to-face social skills of teenagers in the real world which is causing social changes.
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Khavish.Mohabeer
Abstract- Purpose: The relationship between teenagers and social media use is very popular. However, this study is designed to show that social media affects teenagers’ social behaviour and relationships in the real world due to social media affecting their social communication skills in the real world. Approach: A total of eight peered review research from…
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Transforming Public Discourse: Twitter as a Third Place and Black Twitter’s Empowerment of Marginalised Communities
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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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Online Spaces & Networked Individualism: A Case Study of Final Fantasy XIV
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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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Destiny 2 players utilize roles and impression management patterns to maintain large, mutually beneficial networked public’s..
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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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How modern tech regulations and data gathering compromise activists.
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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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The 12th Man: How social media has globalised the traditionally local space of football fandom and empowered fans’ voices
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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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Refracted Publics on Twitter: Anti-Vaxxers’ Role in Increasing Global Vaccine Hesitancy.
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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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How teenagers may affirm themselves & create their online identity through social media platforms.
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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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Online Gaming Communities: Women can’t play games?
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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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DOES THE INFLUENCE OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON CRYPTOCURRENCY MARKETS CREATE MORE OPPORTUNITIES OR RISKS FOR INVESTORS AND THE BROADER ECOSYSTEM?
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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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TikTok as a catalyst for communication on ADHD | Dewolfe and other online communities
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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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Cancel Culture: The Digital Pandemic
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Download the PDF version here. The growing mob mentality of cancel culture contributes to online networks’ rising sense of a society governed by a digital ecosystem. In particular, social media users utilise platforms such as Instagram and YouTube to prompt this psychology of social change through online networks. The dominant explanation for this modern ideology…
Hi L, The thing is the paper is mainly concentrated on the African continent particularly.If you make an analysis of…