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Digital belonging in online communities is redefining how Gen Zs form their identity
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Isabelle Pearce
Abstract This paper explores how online communities foster a sense of digital belonging, significantly reshaping the social, emotional, and political identities of young people. As platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Reddit offer a digital space for self-expression, connection, and validation, Gen Zs are increasingly using these apps to experiment with identity, form their own values,…
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Trapped In The Algorithm: How Social Media’s Inherit Design Hijacks Our Cognitive Architecture, Damaging The Perception Of Life and Causing A Decrease In Adolescent Mental Well-being.
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MariiaB
Abstract In a world where everything is becoming digitalised, social media established itself as major part of our daily routines. While offering limitless connections and access to information, its rapid growth and algorithm-driven nature are showing signs of having significant psychological risks. In this paper we look at how social media directly contributes to cognitive…
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