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TikTok: Exploring the Impact of User Participation on Mental Health in the Digital Community
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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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Formula 1: Drive to Survive (the Digital Age)
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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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Swifttok: A community of creative collaboration
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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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The Rise of Booktok – How mutual bonding over books and reading has established a thriving online community
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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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Discover the Third Space to Vent About Your Love Life – TikTok.
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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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The Power of BookTok and BookTube in Cultivating Community
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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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More Than Just a Trend: Unveiling the Psychological, Influential and Societal Dynamics of Trend Adherence
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AbbyB
In today’s digital age, an era that is dominated by digital and social media, the case of trend adherence goes further than just consumer behavior, it delves into the intricate workings of the psychological mechanisms behind it. The popularity of trends, amplified by the persuasive influence of social media, serves as both a mirror reflecting…
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You’ve Been Catfished!
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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…
#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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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…
#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 -
THE RISE OF DIGITAL COMMUNITIES: NURTURING AUTHENTIC CONNECTIONS IN THE SOCIAL MEDIA ERA
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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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