Thus, in consideration of gaps in methodology, we emphasise the need for big picture thinking that leverages and combines the strengths of each of these methodologies to yield a more comprehensive, nuanced, and robust picture of the positive and negative impacts of social media.doi:10.1016/j.bodyim.2021.12.007Jarman H...
Billie Eilish opened up about how the pressures of social media have altered her relationship with her body.
Social media use is nearly ubiquitous, with children, adolescents, and adults across the globe logging onto profiles on their phones and computers to connect with one another. Highly-visual social media platforms (i.e., Instagram, TikTok) are particularly popular, encouraging users to share photos...
On the other side, if a person gathers likes and comments by liking content made by others and does not try to bring something unique to the social media environment, does such success considered real? And finally, how does becoming famous on social media influence a person’s real life?
UNESCO’s Technology on Her Terms report warns that algorithm-driven, image-based content, especially on social media, exposes girls in particular to material that glorifies unhealthy behaviours and perpetuates unrealistic body standards, thereby having a detrimental impact on girls’ self-esteem, body...
Blended Reels Feature Launches on Instagram IG's new Reels sharing option is now live https://t.co/Pjzic9nNF7— Social Media Today (@socialmedia2day) April 18, 2025 This could be interesting. Instagram has officially launched their new “Blended Reels” feature, which will allow users to ...
As one student said, “Don’t worry, they’ll respond. It’s only been 30 seconds.” Anticipating responses from the media can interrupt what we are otherwise doing. Rather than finishing our work or task, we continuously check for updates on social media, even though we probably know ...
With the growing prominence of artificial intelligence, intelligent personal assistants (IPAs) have become integral to various industries and individuals’ lives. This study investigates the factors influencing the continuance intention of IPA users. The
According to a 2024 Sprout Social Pulse Survey, 78% of consumers (and 88% of Gen Z) agree that a brand’s social media presence has a considerable impact on whether or not they trust a brand compared to a year ago. This shows just how important it is to have reliable ambassado...
to continue the ritual space mission carried by traditional media, and use the “artistic conception” generated by their audiovisual symbols to bring audiences feelings that are difficult to express in words, suggesting the need for specialized models to understand their influence on learning ...