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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
Social media: A reliable source of health and nutrition documentation or not?

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23/04/2024

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Romain

Abstract The use of social media to distribute health and nutrition information is getting normalized, however, there are obstacles in terms of information dependability and user participation. While social media may give simple access to a wealth of health-related information and ideas, its use depends on user participation. Registered dietitians and nutritionists, for example, can…
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Online Networks and Social Change

“#SMCN2024” #onlinenetworksandsocialchange #onlineconference, #Change, #nutrition, #onlinenetworksandsocialchange, #socialchange, #Socialmedia, #socialmedia #onlinecommunities #onlinenetworks #bodyimage #disorderedeating #diettrends, influencers, Instagram
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
Making a Difference- Can TikTok Influencers create more change than Accredited Experts?

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22/04/2024

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chloestein

Abstract This essay explores TikTok’s role in driving social change through influencers, comparing their effectiveness to accredited experts. TikTok’s rise has promoted activism, empowering millions to engage in global issues. Influencers, with their authenticity and reliability, create significant impact and surpass traditional experts in audience reach and engagement. From women’s rights to #BlackLivesMatter, TikTok campaigns…
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Online Networks and Social Change

#activism, #advocacy, #Change, #socialchange, #Socialmedia, #TikTok, #TikTokinfluencers, #womensrights, influencers, metoo, Representation
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
More Than Just a Trend: Unveiling the Psychological, Influential and Societal Dynamics of Trend Adherence

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21/04/2024

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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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Communities and Social Media

#digitalcommunities, #TikTok, Algorithm, influencers, Mental health, Networked Publics, online communities, psychology, social media, Third Place, Trends
Exploring Social Capital in Instagram Travel Networks: Insights into Connections, Relationships, and Influences Through the Platform’s Affordances.

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21/04/2024

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djamal

Abstract The emergence of web 2.0 applications, such as online communities and networks, has transformed the way people seek, collect, exchange, and consume information, altering their social interactions. The establishment of communities has empowered members to engage in interactions facilitated by common interests. Instagram has emerged as a popular social networking site which has transformed…
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Communities and Social Media

#adventures, #comments, #connections, #destinations, #experiences, #explore, #friendships, #holiday, #likes, #nomadism, #socialcapital, #tourism, #traveldecisions, #travellers, influencers, Instagram, relationships, travel, Trends
Unveiling the toxicity of Tiktoks Fitness community and its impact on youth mental health.

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21/04/2024

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Caitlin

Abstract: This essay focuses on the impact of social media, particularly TikTok, on the mental well-being of young individuals, with a specific focus on the fitness community within the platform. It further uncovers the increase of harmful content within the Gymtok community, marked by body shaming and toxic behaviours, creating anxiety and fear among users.…
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Communities and Social Media

#TikTok, Fitness community, Gymtok, influencers, Moderation, social media
The Impact of Tiktok Algorithm on the Fashion Industry.

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21/04/2024

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niracaro

file:///Users/niracaro/Desktop/COnference%20paper%20on%20the%20blog%20.pdf Abstract The impact of TikTok’s algorithm on the fashion industry is significant, with brands like Louis Vuitton and Ralph Lauren leveraging creativity and social responsibility to boost visibility and engage consumers. Elements like brand identity, creativity, influencer collaborations, and visual appeal are driving consumer engagement and influencing purchasing decisions on TikTok. Brands are…
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Communities and Social Media

#Algorithms, #Socialmedia, #TikTok, fashion, influencers
TikTok’s Influence on Body Image and Self-Perception in the Digital Age

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21/04/2024

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leona.barnes

ABSTRACT Since 2019, the online content sharing app TikTok has continued to grow astronomically with users who both create and observe content in the form of videos and photos. The topic of this paper is to address how content with seemingly positive intentions often lead people into spirals of body related issues including body dysmorphia,…
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Identity and Online Advocacy

#activism, #advocacy, #BodyDissatisfaction, #BodyImage, #Change, #fitness, #mentalhealth, #OnlineCommunities, #onlineconference, #onlinenetworksandsocialchange, #selflove, #SMCN2024, #Socialmedia, #TikTok, influencers
TikTok’s Impact on Generation Alpha’s Perception of Beauty Standards: Premature Maturity

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19/04/2024

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JJ Ku

Abstract This paper studies the impact of TikTok on the beauty standards possessed by Generation Alpha, focusing on the concept of ‘premature maturity’. Generation Alpha, born from 2010 onwards, is growing up in an era dominated by digital media, with TikTok being one of the most influential platforms shaping their perceptions of beauty. Through a…
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Online Networks and Social Change

#beautystandards, #BodyDissatisfaction, #BodyImage, #selfexpression, #selfrepresentation, #SMCN2024, #TikTok, Beauty Standards, Body Image, Generation Alpha, influencers, puberty, social media, Social Media Influence, Youth
Dissecting Social Media’s Impact on Eating Habits and Body Image among Adolescents: A Critical Analysis of Diet Trends and Influencer Culture

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18/04/2024

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chloe.maher

Abstract: This paper examines the ubiquitous impact of social media on youth by analysing the ways in which it exerts influence over perceived body image and eating habits. It highlights how the popularity of health and diet trends are supported and disseminated through social media influencers, which often encourage restrictive eating practices and idealised body…
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Communities and Social Media

#socialmedia #onlinecommunities #onlinenetworks #bodyimage #disorderedeating #diettrends, adolescents, influencers
The Hidden Effects of Social Media: Adolescent Girls and the Battle with Body Dissatisfaction

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16/04/2024

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Kristal.Lane

Abstract Accessibility to digital communities through the use of social media platforms has increasingly exposed impressionable adolescent girls to potentially physically and mentally harming user-generated content. Positioned as all-encompassing, social media allows individuals, creators, and businesses to communicate, create online communities, exchange ideas, and share user-generated content across multiple platforms. While social media has both…
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Communities and Social Media

#BodyDissatisfaction, #BodyImage, #DigitalAge, #OnlineCommunities, #OnlineInfluencers, #Socialmedia, #TikTok, influencers

Debating Communities and Networks XV

Social media: A reliable source of health and nutrition documentation or not?

Making a Difference- Can TikTok Influencers create more change than Accredited Experts?

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

Exploring Social Capital in Instagram Travel Networks: Insights into Connections, Relationships, and Influences Through the Platform’s Affordances.

The Impact of Tiktok Algorithm on the Fashion Industry.

TikTok’s Influence on Body Image and Self-Perception in the Digital Age

Dissecting Social Media’s Impact on Eating Habits and Body Image among Adolescents: A Critical Analysis of Diet Trends and Influencer Culture

The Hidden Effects of Social Media: Adolescent Girls and the Battle with Body Dissatisfaction

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