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Posting for the Planet: Emma Watson’s Online Advocacy for Climate change
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Social media stands today as an essential tool for activism because it provides a platform to encourage social transformations and a place of expression for public opinion. Emma Watson successfully developed her Instagram platform to support environmental sustainability with the combination of her famous reputation and online reach whilst also fostering ecosystem-wide climate change protection…
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The Price of Perfection: The Impacts Social Media Influencers Have on Teenage Girls’ Identities
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In today’s digital age you can’t scroll through Instagram without stumbling upon a post from a social media influencer. For many teenagers, these influencers have become powerful role models that hold major sway upon how they think, behave and see themselves. Instagram influencers have become notorious for creating curated, edited and idealized versions of themselves…
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Connection to Obsession: How Social Media Fuels Toxic Fan Culture
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Connection to Obsession: How Social Media Fuels Toxic Fan Culture by deepening parasocial ties, promoting rivalry, and transforming music fandoms.
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Food Bloggers on Instagram: How Malaysian Foodies Shape Nation’s Culinary Preferences
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Abstract In today’s digital era, Instagram is one of the most influential social media across the entire globe. It is a platform where food bloggers have the potential to influence food trends, consumer beliefs, and revolutionize Malaysian food culture. The paper explains how Malaysian food bloggers on Instagram is a cultural bridge, creates the connection…
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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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Instagram’s role in body issues amongst adolescent women
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ABSTRACT This paper examines the role that Instagram plays in the increase of body image issues among teenage girls in Australia. Whilst body image challenges are not a new problem for female adolescents, the rise in popularity of the use of Instagram for this demographic and the online participation in the Platform’s community network are…
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Ghosting My Identity: How Social Media Shapes the Identities of Gen Z Immigrants
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This paper explores how Gen Z immigrants navigate digital spaces by curating their identities for visibility and survival. Through personal reflection and academic theory, it highlights how social media platforms shape identity performance, emotional labour, and the negotiation of belonging in an online world that rewards polished narratives over authentic expression.
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Filters, Followers, and Facial Routines: Identity, Authenticity, and Capital for Women in the Beauty Communities Online
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Abstract This paper discusses how the development of social media sites like YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok has changed the skin and beauty communities. It pays particular attention to how women, particularly young women utilize these platforms to develop their identities, distribute authentic content, and acquire financial and social capital. These online communities, which provide everything…
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Toxic by Algorithm: The Hidden Cost of Influencer Culture on Young Men
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Abstract This paper looks at how content creators on Instagram and TikTok, influence young Australian men’s views on masculinity by promoting toxic ideals and misogynistic messages. In the wider context of identity formation and digital culture, it argues that these platforms often reinforce traditional, dominant forms of masculinity, which can contribute to normalising gender-based power…
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Social Media as Catalyst: The Role of Celebrity Influence and Institutional Support in the Transnational Rise of Black Lives Matter
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Abstract This paper primarily discusses how influential figures and institutions gradually propelled a social movement that originally existed only on social media to drive the resurgence of the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement. By leveraging the visibility of social media platforms, shaping public sentiment, and promoting transnational mobilization against institutionalized racism, the movement was able…
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Unboxing Identity: Blind Box Toys as a Tool for Self-Expression in Online Platforms
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Abstract With the rise of user-generated content through social media, the sharing of diverse interests has led to various online communities that different users resonate with. Among these interests are blind boxes, which refer to toy collectibles sold in sealed packaging that conceal the specific item or design the consumer will receive. Blind boxes have…
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