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From Online Connections to Community Action: The role of DDP Yoga in Fostering Active Engagement.
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Dan
Synopsis: This paper explores the transformation of online connections into a vibrant and active community through DDP Yoga, a fitness program that leverages the power of social media. By examining the strategic use of the DDP Yoga Facebook group, the study highlights how digital interactions are harnessed to cultivate a sense of belonging and active…
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The Educational Revolution
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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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How social media fitness influencers and their communities can be a beneficial tool in an individuals’ health journey
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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…
“#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 -
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 -
Has TikTok’s ‘#BookTok’ become an impactful tool in connecting ‘Gen Z’ with a passion for reading?
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Samantha Hearn
Abstract BookTok is one of the most recognised and used hashtags within today’s social media sphere. Providing billions of users with access to a book-loving community where they can connect, communicate and share opinions/thoughts about anything reading, writing or literature-related. This conference paper will explore the concept of TikTok’s #BookTok and how it’s become a…
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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 -
How yes and no supporters used social media to influence the Indigenous Voice to Parliament vote
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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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Comfort in Crime: True Crime fans are Finding Comfort in True Crime Youtube Influencer Content and their Communities.
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Cassidy Lund
Abstract This paper explores the emergence of true crime YouTube influencers as key players in the true crime genre, focusing on the contributions of Bella Fiori and Bailey Sarian. Through an examination of their content and engagement with their audiences, the paper highlights how these influencers create communities centred around shared interests in true crime…
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Crisis events accelerate the formation of hacktivist collective identity, as decentralised yet coordinated social network sites (SNSs) provide support to social movements
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fredefai
Crisis events accelerate the formation of hacktivist collective identity, as decentralised yet coordinated social network sites (SNSs) provide support to social movements The rise of social networking sites (SNSs) has empowered individuals to globally form collective identities and organise movements around social issues. SNSs offer flexibility for users to connect over shared interests, facilitating…
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How Instagram has become a driving force in the changing dynamic of friendships among Generation Z
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Poppy Maxwell
In the digital era, Instagram has profoundly altered how individuals, particularly Generation Z (Gen Z) engage with each other, both online and offline. Instagram’s visually-oriented interface fosters curated self-presentation, comparison culture, and para-social relationships, influencing the dynamic of Gen Z friendships. Understanding the complex interplay between digital and face-to-face interactions is crucial as modern friendships…
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From Online Connections to Community Action: The role of DDP Yoga in Fostering Active Engagement.
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Synopsis: This paper explores the transformation of online connections into a vibrant and active community through DDP Yoga, a fitness program that leverages the power of social media. By examining the strategic use of the DDP Yoga Facebook group, the study highlights how digital interactions are harnessed to cultivate a sense of belonging and active…
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