Social media
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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: Here are entered works on those media where content is created by individual users in the form of video, audio, text, or multimedia that is published and shared in a social environment, such as blogs, wikis, podcasts, social networks, etc.
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Navigating Teen Girl Identity in the Digital Age Through Applied Theatre, 2024
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Identifier: te_2024spring_gitten_victoria.pdf
Overview
"In the era of social media, Applied Theatre empowers adolescent girls through the #i-am project at a suburban middle school in Massachusetts. This thesis explores using theatre to delve into the intersection of social media and identity among girls. Through six workshops featuring activities such as creative writing, role work, and kinesthetic strategies, the project fosters face- to-face communication and encourages girls to challenge biased messaging, providing a safe space for...
Dates:
2024
Reducing Appearance Anxiety: Technological Supports on Instagram, 2024
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Identifier: md_2024spring_liu_yaqi.pdf
Overview
"Appearance anxiety, a distress stemming from dissatisfaction with one's physical appearance, disproportionately impacts young females. This study identifies certain Instagram features that correlate with increased appearance anxiety. In response, we designed three features for Instagram: a single-click option to hide likes and followers, redesigned time reminders, and altered content recommendations. These interventions aim to reduce the factors that contribute to appearance anxiety and...
Dates:
2024