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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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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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The Reality of the K-Pop Stan Community: Understanding the Discord Between Fans
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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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The rise of the Formula 1 Community made a positive impact on Twitter. However, it also caused pervasive awareness, leading to toxic fans.
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Mishma Noyan
THESIS: The rise in Formula 1 popularity has led to a growing issue of toxic fan culture on social media platforms like Twitter. It can lead to misinformation spreading, pressure on official accounts, pervasive awareness in the F1 community, and unhealthy obsessions with drivers and teams. Keywords: Formula 1, “#f1twt,” toxic fan culture, social media,…
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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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The rise of sports fan media – How YouTube and Twitter have helped change how fans experience sports
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Lewis Moss
Abstract: This paper will examine the evolution of sports media and analyse the monumental shift in the way that sports fans consume sports. We will discuss how mainstream media no longer dominates narrative and how social media platforms YouTube and Twitter have enabled fans to have more control of how they engage with their sport.…
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Harnessing Social Media for Crisis Management: Opportunities and Challenges
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Jarryds
In the realm of modern communication, social media stands as a pivotal force reshaping how we interact, share, and respond to information within our community. Big social media platforms such as Facebook X/Twitter initially created as platforms for personal connections are dynamically incorporating its purpose to evolve as a powerful tool that connects both personal…
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Twubbling Tweets: How Twitter influences modern political discourse and its impact on society
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Chris May
Abstract The means with which we communicate with others has a direct impact on our behaviour both individually and as a wider society. In western politics much is being made of the increasingly polarised nature of our society, with a breakdown of discussion and compromise underpinning many of the more sensational headlines. This paper explores…
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Does community disruption consolidate an online community’s beliefs?
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dylanbradshaw
Abstract This paper argues that community disruption can consolidate an online community’s beliefs regardless if their beliefs are for the overall good of society or the contrary. The psychology of internet disruptors will be analysed as they have been given greater access to broader and more unique communities through the internet growing progressively over the…


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