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Toxic Masculinity, or a New Wave of Anti-Feminism? The Role of Digital Platforms and Social Media in Spreading Ideas of Misogyny

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05/05/2024

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Tiaan

Thesis: The prominence of social media and digital platforms has given rise to online communities who are ushering in a new wave of anti-feminism. “Over time, we see progress.” This is a statement you could consider as universal fact; no matter the topic, we can assume that as time goes on, things change. In…
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Communities and Social Media, Online Networks and Social Change

#Communities, #feminism, #gymbros, #onlinecommunity, #Socialmedia, #toxicmasculinity, #X #twitter, #YouTube, influencers, Social Media Influence
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
The Power of BookTok and BookTube in Cultivating Community

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22/04/2024

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Audrey Singleton-Howe

Introduction: YouTube and TikTok have emerged as two prominent social media platforms, reshaping how people interact and share content online. Within YouTube and TikTok, distinct digital communities have formed, known as BookTube and BookTok. As the name suggests, these communities are dedicated to books, cultivating a space where readers can connect, share recommendations, and engage…
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Communities and Social Media

#Authors, #BookCommunity, #BookTok, #BookTokers, #BookTube, #BookTubers, #Communities, #digitalcommunities, #onlineconference, #Publishing, #SMCN2024, #Socialmedia, #TikTok, #YouTube
Social Growth in the Social Media Age: Influencers and Their Impact on Adolescents

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22/04/2024

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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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Communities and Social Media

#BodyImage, #mentalhealth, #OnlineInfluencers, #TikTok, #YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, social media, Social Media Influence, Twitter
The rise of sports fan media – How YouTube and Twitter have helped change how fans experience sports

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21/04/2024

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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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Communities and Social Media

#Socialmedia, #Sports, #Sportsfans, #YouTube, community, English Premier League, EPL, Football, Infuencers, Online Community, Social Media Influence, sports fans, Sports Media, Third Place, Twitter
Comfort in Crime: True Crime fans are Finding Comfort in True Crime Youtube Influencer Content and their Communities.

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21/04/2024

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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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Communities and Social Media

#YouTube, bailey sarian, bella fiori, comfort, community, crime, fan, influencer, online communities, Online Community, parasocial, true crime, youtuber
Online vs Offline Personas: An exploration of content creators on live streaming platforms and how they attract an audience

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21/04/2024

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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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Identity and Online Advocacy

#OnlineInfluencers, #YouTube, contentcreators, digital persona, livestreaming, Social Media Influence, Twitch, Twitch Streaming
Social Media And Cultural Diversity

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20/04/2024

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Haoyu Wang

Abstract This paper aims to discuss the role of social media platforms in the realization of cultural diversity. The purpose of this article is to explain to readers how social media promotes and promotes cultural diversity through the viewpoints of some authors, discuss the shortcomings and challenges of social media in the field of cultural…
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Online Networks and Social Change

#Change, #china, #Cultural appropriation, #Cultural diversity, #digital technology, #lifestyle, #onlinenetworks, #Renegade, #socialchange, #socialmedia #onlinecommunities #onlinenetworks #bodyimage #disorderedeating #diettrends, #Tik Tok tags, #TikTok, #YouTube, #Ziqi Li, Facebook, fashion, Instagram, social media, Social Media Influence
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
Building Learning Communities: Social Media’s Influence & Impact on Education Through Video Sharing Platforms

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16/04/2024

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Reuben Cunningham

Thesis Statement The consistent use of social media, specifically video sharing platforms, is influencing educational communities and has the potential to have even more influence in the future.AbstractThrough this conference paper, the main idea is to point out the effect and role of social media, such as video sharing platforms, in the educational environment. It…
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Communities and Social Media

#Communities, #Education, #Socialmedia, #TikTok, #YouTube, #Zoom

Debating Communities and Networks XV

The Educational Revolution

The Power of BookTok and BookTube in Cultivating Community

Comfort in Crime: True Crime fans are Finding Comfort in True Crime Youtube Influencer Content and their Communities.

Autism: Online Communities, Social Support and Subverting Historical Stigma

Building Learning Communities: Social Media’s Influence & Impact on Education Through Video Sharing Platforms

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