Debating Communities and Networks XVI

Short form videos

Are Influencers in Adult Content Impacting Minors Negatively? The Impact of TikTok’s Strong Online Communities on Young People.

Posted on

27/04/2025

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ABSTRACT This paper examines the impact of TikTok and similar platforms on young people, regarding adult content creators and their online communities. While these platforms offer connection, they also expose minors to the normalisation of adult industries and the glamorisation of sex work, distorting perceptions of success and self-worth. This can lead to long-term mental…
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Communities and Social Media

Body Image, Cancel Culture, Communities, community, connection, fake filter bubbles, Fake Reality, Gen Z, Identity, Influence, Influencers, Mental Health, online networks, Online Presence, OnlyFans, reality, Short form videos, social change, Social Media, teen tiktok, tiktok
Short form videos and its effects on attention span and escapism

Posted on

19/04/2025

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lexis.leonardi@gmail.com

ONLINE NETWORKS AND SOCIAL MEDIA STREAM By Lexis L In the digital era, social media platforms have become essential to daily life, with Tiktok approaching as a dominant force because its very engaging short-form video content. Its success is helped by algorithm personalisation, easy consumption, and fast dopamine communication. However, concerns grow about its impacts…
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Online Networks and Social Change, Uncategorized

Addiction, Attention span, Short form videos, Social Media