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Fake Body, Normal Person: Instagrams effects on identity and the advocacy for a ‘normal body’
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A_Shaw
Social media has become a great way to communicate, interact and share information with not only your friends and family but the entire world and has even evolved from having a predominantly teen and young adult audience to being a tool for people of all ages (Alfonso-Fuertes, et al., 2023). An example of such a…
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Leveraging Parasocial Connections: The Influencer Monetisation Strategy
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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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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…
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Building Beauty Communities: The Power of TikTok for Celebrity Brands like Rhode Skin by Hailey Bieber
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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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Social Growth in the Social Media Age: Influencers and Their Impact on Adolescents
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oohsam
Abstract In the contemporary era, as smartphones become increasingly affordable and accessible, a notable surge in social media usage among adolescents is observed. These platforms, strategically targeting this demographic, significantly influence their self-perception. Influencers, leveraging social media, now play an unprecedented role in shaping the self-image, behaviors, and role model selection among young teens. Introduction…
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Social media platforms have emerged as powerful tools for raising awareness about political issues on a global level
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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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From Double Taps to Runway Walks: Uncover Instagram and TikTok’s Fashion Influence
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Magdalena Stefanoska
Not too long ago the fashion consumer behavior was mostly shaped and influenced by the traditional media outlets such as fashion magazines, face to face interactions between individuals or even influencers. As time went by the impact and effect of social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram on the fashion consumption had a drastic…
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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…
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An Online Persona: How Social Media Platforms Such as Instagram Have Wholly Changed the Ways Women Portray Themselves Online
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imogenbell
Since social medias introduction, the various platforms have largely influenced online culture. Instagram, a photo, and video sharing medium has gained rapid popularity since its creation in October of 2010 (Al-Kandari, 2016). With an easy to operate platform the app is built on sharing one’s life to family, friends, and strangers who wish to follow.…
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Online vs Offline Personas: An exploration of content creators on live streaming platforms and how they attract an audience
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Lachlie
Written by Lachlan Doherty Abstract This piece of writing focuses on the digital personas that online creators and influencers may construct. This is especially seen through livestreaming platforms, where creators are crafting an exaggerated sense of self, to attract an audience for personal benefit. These heightened personas are usually in contrast to their offline personalities,…
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How TikTok is changing women’s beauty standards and the role it has on body dysmorphia
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fairuz.kazi
Abstract This study investigates how TikTok has changed women’s perceptions of beauty and how it exacerbates body dysmorphia. As a social media platform that is expanding quickly, TikTok has become an important force in defining cultural norms, especially when it comes to standards of beauty. This study examines how TikTok promotes comparison in culture among…
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The Hidden Effects of Social Media: Adolescent Girls and the Battle with Body Dissatisfaction
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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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Social media platforms have emerged as powerful tools for raising awareness about political issues on a global level
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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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