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Online Health Communities on Facebook Provide a Strong Sense of Community Through Providence of Emotional Support and Information Exchange

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07/05/2024

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Amy.W

Introduction The context behind what a community is and how it exists is rapidly changing with the advancement of technology in accordance with social media platforms, which is how people choose to socialise in the present day. Communities developing online are causing a rise of debates of what a true “community” looks like and how…
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Communities and Social Media, Identity and Online Advocacy

#FacebookCommunity, #HealthCommunities, #HealthIdentity, #identity, #OnlineCommunities, #OnlineHealthCommunities
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
White feminism and its effects on social activism and fans of musicians

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05/05/2024

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beke.zela

Feminism is a political stance and movement that not only seeks equality and justice for women but attempts to enquire the importance of all living human beings, especially those who are marginalised having equal footing and presence in the discussions about them and what will come of the future (Moon & Holling, 2020). This seemingly…
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Identity and Online Advocacy

#beyonce, #black, #celebrities, #feminism, #identity, #music, #OnlineCommunities, #Socialmedia, #whitefeminism, #X #twitter, palestine, Representation, taylorswift
Eating Disorders (ED): Instagram`s drastic contribution to Identity construction and eating disorders among women

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02/05/2024

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Laura

Abstract The purpose of this paper is to conduct an in-depth analysis on the role that social media platform, particularly Instagram and how it continues to redefine the nature of people`s online identity and eating disorders among women. This conference paper will examine the degree to which Instagram, over the years, has evolved leading to…
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Identity and Online Advocacy

“#SMCN2024” #onlinenetworksandsocialchange #onlineconference, #advocacy, #BodyDissatisfaction, #BodyImage, #OnlineCommunities, #onlineidentity, #Socialmedia, Instagram, Trends
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
How the Asian diaspora uses TikTok as a space to build community and celebrate culture.

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22/04/2024

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Ananya

Abstract This paper explores how the social media app TikTok is used as a supportive space by the Asian diaspora to connect with their home country and represent their culture elsewhere. By focusing on different creators and content on TikTok, this paper demonstrates how Asian diasporic individuals are utilising social media to establish and maintain…
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Indigenous Communities, Online Diaspora and Social Media

#asiandiaspora, #culture, #OnlineCommunities, #SMCN2024, #Socialmedia, #thirdplace, #TikTok, Online Diaspora, Representation, Third Place
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
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
TikTok fan edits of Netflix series “Heartstopper” has created an online community within the comment section for LGBTQ people to discuss the importance of queer representation.

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22/04/2024

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Poppy_Hornby

TikTok is a social media platform that provides the ability to view, post and share short-form videos. The application currently has one billion active viewers per month (Dean, 2024). The app can truly support all viewers ‘ interests, from dances and trendy “Get ready with me” videos to educational clips and news posts. With the…
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Communities and Social Media, Uncategorized

#Fanedits, #Heartstopper, #LGBTQ+, #LGBTQRepresentation, #OnlineCommunities, #QueerCommunities, #socialchange, #TikTok
Why a platform known for Nazis appeals to fandoms: the uncomfortable link between hate and community building on Discord.

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22/04/2024

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annahope

Photo by ELLA DON on Unsplash With its foundations firmly linked with the online gaming community, Discord is nonetheless emerging as a powerful platform for community building, education, and social connection. With an array of platform affordances that grant users unique ways to connect with one another and express their identities, alongside inclusions that…
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Communities and Social Media

#communitybuilding, #digitalhate, #digitalradicalisation, #discord, #extremism, #OnlineCommunities, #onlinehate, #Socialmedia, fandoms
Social Media Influencer Communities as a “Third Space”: Anna Paul’s Tik Tok Empire

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22/04/2024

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jenayahackett

ABSTRACT The popularisation of social media platforms has birthed of a new type of celebrity; Social Media Influencers (SMI’s). To maintain their popularity on expansive digital platforms with so much to offer, SMIs such as popular TikTok influencer Anna Paul must form and maintain nuanced digital communities that are regularly interacted with. Using Anna Paul’s…
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Communities and Social Media

#AnnaPaul, #FanCommunities, #OnlineCommunities, #SMCN2024, #SocialMediaInfluencer, #thirdplace, #TikTok, #TikTokinfluencers
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 Reality of the K-Pop Stan Community: Understanding the Discord Between Fans

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22/04/2024

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rrthywav

The Reality of the K-Pop Stan Community: Understanding the Discord Between Fans – Rithy Thach Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to analyse the nature of the K-pop industry its fan communities on X/Twitter, and how these fandoms that come together in hopes of celebrating K-pop idols together can turn into a competition between…
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Communities and Social Media

#KPop, #kpopidols, #music, #OnlineCommunities, #Socialmedia, Twitter
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
Does social media play a role in making K-Pop stans develop unhealthy relationships and obsessions?

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21/04/2024

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Zulhairi A

Abstract This paper examines the K-Pop fandom and how being a K-Pop stan can lead to psychological changes and affect mental health. It will also cover the financial risks that come with being part of the fandom. By interacting with social medias such as Instagram, Tik Tok, and V-Live, people are constantly exposed to their…
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Communities and Social Media

#BodyImage, #ENHYPEN, #IU, #KPop, #mentalhealth, #OnlineCommunities, #Overspending, #ParasocialRelationships, #SMCN2024, #Socialmedia, #Stan, #TikTok, #VLive, fandom, Instagram
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 dangerous affects on low self-esteem and disordered eating among users

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21/04/2024

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Wendychen13

Abstract This paper explores the impact of TikTok on body image, eating habits, and self-esteem among young women. It argues that while TikTok provides a platform for body positivity and empowerment, it also amplifies negative body image and promotes unhealthy lifestyle habits. The paper examines TikTok’s role in perpetuating unrealistic beauty standards, diet culture, and…
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Communities and Social Media

#OnlineCommunities, #TikTok
IMPACT OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON OUR REAL-LIFE SOCIAL SKILLS

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21/04/2024

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AmnaB

Introduction As the modern world becomes more intense and more individuals adopt digital technologies, we are compelled to reevaluate whether or not social media platforms enable more humane forms of communication. The introduction of social media has undoubtedly had a profound e;ect on how we interact with one another, o;ering incomparable opportunities for instantaneous communication…
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Communities and Social Media

#OnlineCommunities, #SMCN2024, #Socialmedia
Autism: Online Communities, Social Support and Subverting Historical Stigma

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20/04/2024

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madelinesummers

pdf paper Abstract Autism Spectrum Disorder is a neurodevelopmental disorder, characterised by social difficulties, repeated motor movements and perceived ‘strange’ behaviour by neurotypicals. It has historically been stigmatised, leading to a wide societal misunderstanding of it. Communities have utilised online spaces to cultivate groups on the topic that have continually advocated for societal understanding.…
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Identity and Online Advocacy

#advocacy, #ASDadvocacy, #autism, #autismonline, #OnlineCommunities, #onlinenetworksandsocialchange, #SMCN2024, #Socialmedia, #TikTok, #YouTube
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
Exploring Facebook: Fostering strong connections, knowledge sharing and cultivating belonging within a school setting – a case study

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18/04/2024

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dale_b

Abstract This paper explores the development of an online community centred around a common interest: a school. This online community is hosted by a Facebook page that was established for marketing purposes but transformed into much more; an active online space for people to interact and connect, share relevant knowledge, and an opportunity to belong…
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Communities and Social Media

#belonging, #connection, #knowledge-sharing, #OnlineCommunities, Facebook
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
How Social Media Platforms act as a ‘Third Place’ for Harry Styles fans✨

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18/04/2024

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sophschneider_

aBSTRACT Like Harry Styles ‘ fans, Instagram and TikTok have emerged as crucial platforms for creating online communities with similar interests. This paper investigates how these social media platforms foster connections, allow for creativity, and show mutual respect between fans. The study looks at the unique aspects of these platforms, such as hashtags and interactive…
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Communities and Social Media

#OnlineCommunities, #Socialmedia, #TikTok, fandom, Harry Styles, Hashtags, Instagram, Third Place, User Interface, Visual Imagery
Facebook Group as Digital Bridge: Building an Online Community for the Social Development of Indonesian and Australian Intercultural Marriage

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17/04/2024

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Desi Marliani

Facebook Group as Digital Bridge: Building an Online Community for the Social Development of Indonesian and Australian Intercultural Marriage By: Marliani, D Curtin University School of Media, Creative Arts and Social Enquiries Perth, Western Australia Thesis: Although this Facebook group primarily assists the Indonesian community in Australia in adjusting their lifestyle, English barrier, culture…
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Indigenous Communities, Online Diaspora and Social Media

#intracultural-married, #OnlineCommunities, #Relationship, #SMCN2024, #Socialmedia, Facebook
Online communities play a pivotal role in mitigating the psychological distress for people on a disease journey

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17/04/2024

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SarahW

PDF download: Online communities play a pivotal role in mitigating the psychological distress for people on a disease journey – Sarah WILEY Abstract: In recent decades, the significance of social media and online communities has soared, becoming integral to our daily existence. This conference paper argues that these online communities are essential resources for alleviating…
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Communities and Social Media

#MND, #MotorNeuroneDisease, #OnlineCommunities, #PsychologicalDistress, #Socialmedia, disability, disease, Facebook, healthcare, support
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

Online Health Communities on Facebook Provide a Strong Sense of Community Through Providence of Emotional Support and Information Exchange

The online book community and its influence on the publishing industry

White feminism and its effects on social activism and fans of musicians

Eating Disorders (ED): Instagram`s drastic contribution to Identity construction and eating disorders among women

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

Leveraging Parasocial Connections: The Influencer Monetisation Strategy

How the Asian diaspora uses TikTok as a space to build community and celebrate culture.

The Educational Revolution

TikTok fan edits of Netflix series “Heartstopper” has created an online community within the comment section for LGBTQ people to discuss the importance of queer representation.

Why a platform known for Nazis appeals to fandoms: the uncomfortable link between hate and community building on Discord.

Social Media Influencer Communities as a “Third Space”: Anna Paul’s Tik Tok Empire

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 Reality of the K-Pop Stan Community: Understanding the Discord Between Fans

Does social media play a role in making K-Pop stans develop unhealthy relationships and obsessions?

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

TikTok’s dangerous affects on low self-esteem and disordered eating among users

IMPACT OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON OUR REAL-LIFE SOCIAL SKILLS

Autism: Online Communities, Social Support and Subverting Historical Stigma

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

How Social Media Platforms act as a ‘Third Place’ for Harry Styles fans✨

Facebook Group as Digital Bridge: Building an Online Community for the Social Development of Indonesian and Australian Intercultural Marriage

Online communities play a pivotal role in mitigating the psychological distress for people on a disease journey

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

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