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#SelfConscious: How Instagram Rewrites and Destroys Identity
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abstract This paper explores how Instagram significantly alters user identities by increasing self-consciousness and the need for online validation. Drawing on psychological studies, sociological theories, and real-world examples, it argues that Instagram’s visual and interactive features, such as likes, comments, and curated profiles, contribute to a shift from authentic self-expression to performance-driven identity. Grounded in…
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Beyond the Filter: Instagram’s Hidden Influence on Identity Performance
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Abstract This paper demonstrates how Instagram’s algorithmic architecture shapes social norms and user self-presentation, focusing on the platform’s role in mediating digital identity. While Instagram markets itself as a space for authentic self-expression, its algorithm invisibly prioritizes specific types of visual and behavioral content, effectively guiding how users perform their identities online. The algorithm encourages…
Hi Shannon Kate, You’re right to ask; it is incredibly difficult to police these issues today. Predatory behaviour isn’t exclusive…