Networked Publics

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
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
How yes and no supporters used social media to influence the Indigenous Voice to Parliament vote

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21/04/2024

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El Ashcroft

Introduction Both yes and no supporters used social media to influence the 2023 Indigenous Voice to Parliament vote through networked publics, hashtag activism and clicktivism. Throughout the Indigenous Voice to Parliament campaign, networked publics were created to engage the public. According to Ojala and Ripatti-Torniainen (2024), the concept of networked publics first appeared in academic…
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Online Networks and Social Change

#activism, #clicktivism, #onlinenetworksandsocialchange, #Politics, #SMCN2024, #socialchange, #voicetoparliament, #yes23, Facebook, Hashtag Activism, Indigenous Voice to Parliament, Instagram, Networked Publics, online communities, Twitter
Viral Communities: The Impact on Digital Communities and Societal Norms by Social Media Influencers

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19/04/2024

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Angus

Introduction In the age of social media, YouTube and live-streaming platforms have had an immense influence not just with video-sharing/live-streaming but also a significant impact as digital spaces on the internet where communities are built. Communities formed on social media, specifically those that have been carved out around popular influencers on platforms such as Twitch,…
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Communities and Social Media

#OnlineCommunities, #YouTube, Content Creation Ethics, Digital Communities, Digital Ethics, Influencer Behavior, Influencer Controversy, Influencer Impact, Japan, Media Ethics, Networked Publics, Online Behavior, Participatory Culture, Platform Responsibility, Social Media Influence, Social Media Research, Social Media Studies, Social Norms, Streamers, Twitch, Twitch Streaming, Viral Fame, YouTube Culture

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More Than Just a Trend: Unveiling the Psychological, Influential and Societal Dynamics of Trend Adherence

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The Negatives of Social Media Communities: How the Pro-Ana Community Circumvents TikTok’s Algorithm with Refracted Publics

How yes and no supporters used social media to influence the Indigenous Voice to Parliament vote

Viral Communities: The Impact on Digital Communities and Societal Norms by Social Media Influencers

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