#Communities

Explore the reason behind people blind following fitness current.

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06/05/2024

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yujing Bai

Introduction Social media platforms give individuals a platform that allows users to show themselves, therefore they enable to inspire others to adopt healthy habits. However, in recent years social media brings the experiences of users in an opposite way of what they originally intended. An increasing number of searches have found that social media negatively…
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Communities and Social Media, Identity and Online Advocacy, Online Networks and Social Change

“#SMCN2024” #onlinenetworksandsocialchange #onlineconference, # Social Media Impact, #Communities, #fitness, #fitnesscommunities, #fitnessinfluencer
The online book community and its influence on the publishing industry

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05/05/2024

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Sammy

PDF Version Abstract This paper analyses the online book community through social media platforms TikTok and Instagram including how people are brought together and what determines a sense of belonging. We will also look at the influence of the online book community on the publishing industry – how sales, book design and promotion, have been…
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Communities and Social Media

#BookTok, #Communities, #OnlineCommunities, #SMCN2024, #Socialmedia, #TikTok, bookpublishing, bookstagram, Instagram
Toxic Masculinity, or a New Wave of Anti-Feminism? The Role of Digital Platforms and Social Media in Spreading Ideas of Misogyny

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05/05/2024

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Tiaan

Thesis: The prominence of social media and digital platforms has given rise to online communities who are ushering in a new wave of anti-feminism. “Over time, we see progress.” This is a statement you could consider as universal fact; no matter the topic, we can assume that as time goes on, things change. In…
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Communities and Social Media, Online Networks and Social Change

#Communities, #feminism, #gymbros, #onlinecommunity, #Socialmedia, #toxicmasculinity, #X #twitter, #YouTube, influencers, Social Media Influence
TikTok: Exploring the Impact of User Participation on Mental Health in the Digital Community

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25/04/2024

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Sapphire Stanic

The easily accessible internet and the World Wide Web has made it easy for individuals to connect and interact with each other online in ways that were not possible just ten years ago (Plant, 2004). These technological advancements have transformed the way in which people interact in today’s society, with technology playing a more significant…
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Communities and Social Media

#beautystandards, #BodyImage, #Change, #Communities, #digitalcommunities, #mentalhealth, #misinformation, #OnlineCommunities, #SMCN2024, #Socialmedia, #TikTok
Leveraging Parasocial Connections: The Influencer Monetisation Strategy

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25/04/2024

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Hayley Fogarty

The rise of social communities online has introduced an entirely new form of digital marketing in the form of an online presence, also recognised as influencers. Influencers are people who share information about their lives to the public, and they grow a community of followers from their posts, (Wiseman, 2022). The most common social media…
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Communities and Social Media

“#SMCN2024” #onlinenetworksandsocialchange #onlineconference, #Communities, #monetisation, #OnlineCommunities, #OnlineInfluencers, #ParasocialRelationships, #SMCN2024, #Socialmedia, #TikTok, Influencer Impact, Instagram
Thriving communities through the help of social media.

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25/04/2024

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20801979

ABSTRACT There is no doubt that more members of the public, specifically Gen Z’s, are engaging in social groups, clubs and communities within Australia. This has not only sparked the introduction of new social clubs and has enhanced previously established social community’s and groups, but has created a sense of belonging amongst many individuals.…
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Communities and Social Media

#bookclubs, #Communities, #DigitalAge, #makingfriends, #rubclubs, #Socialmedia
Formula 1: Drive to Survive (the Digital Age)

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23/04/2024

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20366669

Creating online communities through social media and engaging content have played a vital role in bringing FORMULA 1 back to the forefront of international sports. The sport industry is nowadays seen as part of the wider entertainment industry” (Anagnostopoulos et al. 2017 as quoted by Bauer et al. 2008). Formula One is the world’s premier…
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Communities and Social Media

#Communities, #digitalcommunities, #f1, #formula1, #marketing, #motorsports, #netflix, #onlinecommunity, #racing, #Sport, business, Instagram
Swifttok: A community of creative collaboration

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22/04/2024

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Holly.C

Swifttok: A community of creative collaboration Abstract TikTok has become a forum for shared experiences, creativity and knowledge that can bring people from all over the world together, to share common interests. Taylor Swift fans are arguably one of the biggest fandoms in the world right now, and with the help of TikTok, they…
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Communities and Social Media

#collaboration, #Communities, #creativity, #digitalcommunities, #NetworkedPublics, #onlinecommunity, #onlineconference, #SMCN2024, #Socialmedia, #Swiftie, #Swifttok, #TikTok, #virtualcommunity, Online Community, taylorswift
The Educational Revolution

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22/04/2024

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Ved

Abstract: YouTube has changed the way how we learn, and it offers a lot more than just watching videos. This paper looks at how it has become an important place for learning, challenging how we used to think about education. By looking at how easy it is to find information, how people can work together,…
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Communities and Social Media, Online Networks and Social Change

“#SMCN2024” #onlinenetworksandsocialchange #onlineconference, #Change, #Communities, #OnlineCommunities, #socialchange, #Socialmedia, #thirdplace, #YouTube, online communities, Third Place
How social media fitness influencers and their communities can be a beneficial tool in an individuals’ health journey

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22/04/2024

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kayleahross

Social media has become a ubiquitous part of our lives and society. It provides a platform for knowledge sharing, communication, and the creation of communities. Social media has long been stigmatised as having a negative impact on people’s mental health and body image, due to its association with sedentary behaviour and social comparison. This paper…
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Communities and Social Media

“#SMCN2024” #onlinenetworksandsocialchange #onlineconference, #BodyImage, #Communities, #fitness, #fitnesscommunities, #fitnessinfluencer, #fitnessjourney, #fitnessmotivation, #fitnessvideos, #fitspiration, #fitspirationposts, #healthandwellness, #healthjourney, #motivation, #OnlineCommunities, #OnlineInfluencers, #Socialmedia, #TikTok, #TikTokinfluencers, influencers, online communities, social media, Social Media Influence
Representation on Social Media: The Opportunities and Challenges to the Disabled Community

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22/04/2024

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Shreen

Abstract This conference paper explores the representation on social media, focusing specifically on the disabled community. Through a case study analysis, we examine specific examples of how social media platforms have facilitated community building, advocacy, representation, and access to resources for individuals with disabilities. Drawing on empirical research and real-world examples, this paper highlights…
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Communities and Social Media

#Communities, #communitybuilding, #selfrepresentation, #SMCN2024, #Socialmedia, #thirdplace, disabilities, disabledcommunity
Building Beauty Communities: The Power of TikTok for Celebrity Brands like Rhode Skin by Hailey Bieber

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22/04/2024

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Mikayla

Introduction In today’s digital world social media platforms like TikTok have become powerful tools for brands to connect with their audience in new and innovative ways. Within the beauty industry, celebrity brands such as Rhode Skin by Hailey Bieber have embraced TikTok as a platform to engage with consumers authentically and drive brand growth. By…
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Communities and Social Media

#Algorithms, #Communities, #identity, #OnlineCommunities, #OnlineInfluencers, #TikTok, Hailey Bieber, Rhode, Social Communities, social media, Social Media Influence
The Rise of Booktok – How mutual bonding over books and reading has established a thriving online community

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22/04/2024

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Shani.Wilbers

Communities around books and reading have existed online across multiple online social media platforms. BookTube – a YouTube sub-community – and Bookstagram – a hashtag community on Instagram – emerged online in 2010 and has seen immense growth (Martens et al., 2022). During the COVID-19 pandemic, the popular social media platform (TikTok) fostered the creation…
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Communities and Social Media

#BookCommunity, #BookTok, #BookTokers, #Communities, #digitalcommunities, #onlinecommunity, #SMCN2024, #Socialmedia, #TikTok
Discover the Third Space to Vent About Your Love Life – TikTok.

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22/04/2024

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monikawalter

Abstract In recent years, social media has become increasingly popular and widely used. People use it to share their knowledge, stories, skills, and to create trends and other content that many users have in common. One such app that has gained popularity is TikTok, which offers a platform for users to share their experiences. With…
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Communities and Social Media

#Algorithms, #Breakups, #comfortspace, #Communities, #Dating, #digitalcommunities, #fyp, #Love, #mentalhealth, #onlinecommunity, #Positivity, #relate, #Safespace, #Socialmedia, #Stories, #Teenagers, #TikTok, #Trust, community, relationships, Third Place, Trends
The Power of BookTok and BookTube in Cultivating Community

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22/04/2024

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Audrey Singleton-Howe

Introduction: YouTube and TikTok have emerged as two prominent social media platforms, reshaping how people interact and share content online. Within YouTube and TikTok, distinct digital communities have formed, known as BookTube and BookTok. As the name suggests, these communities are dedicated to books, cultivating a space where readers can connect, share recommendations, and engage…
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Communities and Social Media

#Authors, #BookCommunity, #BookTok, #BookTokers, #BookTube, #BookTubers, #Communities, #digitalcommunities, #onlineconference, #Publishing, #SMCN2024, #Socialmedia, #TikTok, #YouTube
Social media platforms have emerged as powerful tools for raising awareness about political issues on a global level

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22/04/2024

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20543556@student.curtin.edu.au

Abstract Introducing new technologies has created platforms for people to develop a voice for their opinions and beliefs. Platforms have developed a tool in which individuals have the power of freedom of speech or, in other words, a point of view that they can share on their own with anyone at any time. This conference…
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Online Networks and Social Change

#activism, #bellahadid, #Communities, #identity, #influencing, #networking, #OnlineCommunities, #OnlineInfluencers, #onlinenetworksandsocialchange, #selfrepresentation, #Socialmedia, #socialplatforms, influencers, Instagram, palestine, Representation, Twitter
The Fashion Community Doesn’t Gatekeep: how to keep up with the latest trends, participate in TikToks and create a sense of belonging

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22/04/2024

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Morgan Johns

Abstract With the rise of increased technology and social media, people are challenged to change and adopt the idea of community and maintaining a sense of belonging. This article seeks out to explore the nature of what traditionally formed a community and how over time, has evolved into a modernised community online in relation…
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Communities and Social Media

#Communities, #fashioncommunity, #FashionTok, #OnlineCommunities, #Socialmedia, #TikTok, Algorithm, fashion
The rise of the Formula 1 Community made a positive impact on Twitter. However, it also caused pervasive awareness, leading to toxic fans.

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22/04/2024

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Mishma Noyan

THESIS: The rise in Formula 1 popularity has led to a growing issue of toxic fan culture on social media platforms like Twitter. It can lead to misinformation spreading, pressure on official accounts, pervasive awareness in the F1 community, and unhealthy obsessions with drivers and teams. Keywords: Formula 1, “#f1twt,” toxic fan culture, social media,…
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Communities and Social Media

#barbaricfans, #Communities, #curtinresearch, #curtinuniversity, #f1, #f1community, #f1drivers, #f1fans, #f1teams, #f1twt, #formula1, #mercedesamgf1team, #motorsports, #motorsportsfan, #scuderiaferrari, #SMCN2024, #Socialmedia, #Sports, #sportsfan, #tifosi, #toxiccommunity, extremesports, Twitter
Dungeons & Identity Crisis: How TRPGs Can Shape Identity and Sense of Community

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21/04/2024

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Katt Jones

Abstract Dungeons & Dragons and TRPGs have an interesting crossover with how people view their identity and engage with communities. Queer people use the TRPG space to find a community, and through that community they can help other people find their identity. This paper examines the concept of queer identity, meaningful play experiences, identity play,…
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Identity and Online Advocacy

#Communities, #D&D, #Dungeons & Dragons, #identity, #onlinecommunity, #queer, #queer identity, #Tabletop games, #Tabletop Roleplaying Games, #Trans, #TRPG, community building
You’ve Been Catfished!

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21/04/2024

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CharlotteRoberts_

ABSTRACT Online dating has revolutionised the way individuals initiate romantic relationships, with platforms like Tinder emerging as mainstream pathways for connecting with potential partners. However, the frequency of false identities and safety concerns within these platforms raises significant questions about their value and integrity. This paper investigates online dating, focusing on Tinder, to examine the…
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Identity and Online Advocacy

#advocacy, #Bumble, #Catfish, #Change, #Communities, #digitalcommunities, #Hinge, #identity, #mentalhealth, #OnlineCommunities, #onlinecommunity, #onlineconference, #OnlineInfluencers, #onlinenetworksandsocialchange, #romantaciselife #findingapartner, #Socialmedia, #Tinder, Generation Z, Networked Publics, online communities, Online Community, Social Media Influence
The Negatives of Social Media Communities: How the Pro-Ana Community Circumvents TikTok’s Algorithm with Refracted Publics

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21/04/2024

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katelyn.rolfe

Abstract Information technologies, like social media platforms, have made the formation of communities easier through the invention of online spaces. Not restricted to local face-to-face interactions, harmful communities can thrive on social media platforms thanks to the reach and confidentially such platforms give them. This paper explores how the anorexic community (pro-ana community) uses refracted…
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Communities and Social Media

#Communities, #digitalcommunities, #TikTok, Algorithm, anorexia, anorexia nervosa, below the radar, Body Image, circumvent, community, eating disorder, ED, For You page, harmful, information technology, Networked Publics, online communities, Online Community, pro-ana, pro-anorexia, pro-ED, publics, refracted publics, social media, virtual communities
Fandoms and Social Media Harm Fledgling Artist Growth

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21/04/2024

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Scarlett Grimwood

Abstract Fandom communities can gain especially toxic qualities online, harboring hatred towards others, their media, and their own members. The social media platforms that these fandoms communicate using are algorithmically focused and designed to generated large quantities of content to power their “feeds”. Both of these can be detrimental to those involved, but especially artists.…
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Communities and Social Media

#Algorithms, #Communities, artists online, digital artists, fandoms, social media, toxicity, Tumblr, X
Harnessing Social Media for Crisis Management: Opportunities and Challenges

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21/04/2024

by

Jarryds

In the realm of modern communication, social media stands as a pivotal force reshaping how we interact, share, and respond to information within our community. Big social media platforms such as Facebook X/Twitter initially created as platforms for personal connections are dynamically incorporating its purpose to evolve as a powerful tool that connects both personal…
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Communities and Social Media

#Communities, #crisis, #disaster, #grassroots, #harnessing, #management, #movement, #networking, #Socialmedia, Facebook, Twitter
THE RISE OF DIGITAL COMMUNITIES: NURTURING AUTHENTIC CONNECTIONS IN THE SOCIAL MEDIA ERA

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18/04/2024

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20668255

Abstract: In the modern digital age, social media platforms has been a prevalent avenue for individuals to build strong and authentic connections. This paper explores into how community building is easily created with the utilisation of social media platforms and their technological advanced features, nurturing real connections that transcends geographical borders. Through platforms like Facebook,…
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Communities and Social Media

#authentic, #Communities, #connections, #digitalcommunities, #digitalera, #OnlineCommunities, #onlineconference, #SMCN2024, #Socialmedia, #TikTok, Facebook, Instagram
Building Learning Communities: Social Media’s Influence & Impact on Education Through Video Sharing Platforms

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16/04/2024

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Reuben Cunningham

Thesis Statement The consistent use of social media, specifically video sharing platforms, is influencing educational communities and has the potential to have even more influence in the future.AbstractThrough this conference paper, the main idea is to point out the effect and role of social media, such as video sharing platforms, in the educational environment. It…
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Communities and Social Media

#Communities, #Education, #Socialmedia, #TikTok, #YouTube, #Zoom

Debating Communities and Networks XV

The online book community and its influence on the publishing industry

TikTok: Exploring the Impact of User Participation on Mental Health in the Digital Community

Leveraging Parasocial Connections: The Influencer Monetisation Strategy

Thriving communities through the help of social media.

Formula 1: Drive to Survive (the Digital Age)

Swifttok: A community of creative collaboration

The Educational Revolution

Representation on Social Media: The Opportunities and Challenges to the Disabled Community

The Rise of Booktok – How mutual bonding over books and reading has established a thriving online community

Discover the Third Space to Vent About Your Love Life – TikTok.

The Power of BookTok and BookTube in Cultivating Community

Social media platforms have emerged as powerful tools for raising awareness about political issues on a global level

The Fashion Community Doesn’t Gatekeep: how to keep up with the latest trends, participate in TikToks and create a sense of belonging

The rise of the Formula 1 Community made a positive impact on Twitter. However, it also caused pervasive awareness, leading to toxic fans.

Dungeons & Identity Crisis: How TRPGs Can Shape Identity and Sense of Community

Harnessing Social Media for Crisis Management: Opportunities and Challenges

THE RISE OF DIGITAL COMMUNITIES: NURTURING AUTHENTIC CONNECTIONS IN THE SOCIAL MEDIA ERA

Building Learning Communities: Social Media’s Influence & Impact on Education Through Video Sharing Platforms

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