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Reddit as a Peer-Support Ecosystem: How Mental Health Communities Are Reshaping the Meaning of Care
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During a period characterized by growing worries about well-being and the surge in interactions; digital platforms like Reddit have emerged as vital hubs for fostering peer camaraderie and providing emotional solace to individuals in need of support during difficult times. Reddit has changed the way people seek support and connect online through its subreddits, like…
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The Dual Nature of Social Meda: A tool for Connection or Division
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The Dual Nature of Social Meda: A tool for Connection or Division AbstractIn the digital age, social media platform is not just a tool for people to communicate, butalso a space for sharing ideas, and offering support. However, social media platform alsocan be a powerful weapon, spreading misinformation, promoting division, and alsocyberbullying. Social media users…
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How Social Media Has Rebuilt the Sports Community Through Digital Participation and Fan Engagement
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Abstract After decades of change, the rise of digital and social media has redefined how contemporary communities are formed, maintained, and developed. This change has also had a significant impact on the sports world. Fans used to be limited to the stadium, television screens, or radios. Still, they can directly interact with athletes through platforms…
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Do social media platforms promote a sense of belonging or division among users?
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Abstract Over the past twenty years there has been an almighty change in both the digital and social landscape. The emergence of social platforms such as YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and more recently TikTok has completely altered the way in which people interact and more so the way in which people form social identities and…
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First Nations on Social Media: Culture, Resistance & Risks
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1. Thesis Statement The growth of social media platforms like Facebook and TikTok among First Nations Australianshas emerged as a transformatory force for the creation of transnational diaspora relations,confirming cultural identity, and projecting Indigenous voices globally. However, this onlinepresence is fraught with contradictions that expose users to cyber racism, lateral violence, andalgorithmic discrimination. Addressing these…
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Social Media- Political and Social Change
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Social media has changed the world as we know it including how change occurs Since its inception social media has changed nearly every facet of society and has become a key part of how we live in the 21st century. In Australia those not using social media are in a clear minority with 76% of…
Hi Shannon Kate, You’re right to ask; it is incredibly difficult to police these issues today. Predatory behaviour isn’t exclusive…