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How social media overuse impacts Gen Z’s psychological wellbeing
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Faisal Al Zubaidi
How social media overuse impacts Gen Z’s psychological wellbeing Abstract Since social media’s 1997 debut, the way individuals communicate has greatly transformed. This does however have its own consequences. This conference paper explores the psychological effects of social media overuse, anxiety, body dysmorphia, and the dopamine driven algorithms designed to maximise individuals’ screen time.…
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Viral Communities: The Impact on Digital Communities and Societal Norms by Social Media Influencers
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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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