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Instagram or Finstagram? A survey on self-esteem and need to belong amongst emerging adults
(2020)
Social Networking sites provide emerging adults with unique opportunities to present favourable versions of the self which satisfies belongingness needs and enhances self-esteem. Instagram is the most popularly used platform ...
Click below to subscribe: Parasocial relationships, interpersonal trust and authenticity with YouTube vloggers
(2018)
With the rise of social media celebrities, particularly YouTube vloggers, this study sought to investigate channel viewers feelings of Interpersonal Trust (IPT) and tripartite authenticity (authentic living, self-alienation ...
The effect of normative influence on online comment sections
(2016)
In recent years there has been increasing concern about Internet discussion being manipulated by political actors to further their agenda. The current research assessed if the use of the technique of astroturfing is effective ...
What lies beneath the mask of online trollers
(2018)
Previous studies have focused on the Dark Tetrad exclusively as a predictor of trolling inclusive of the Sadism measure. Thus, negating the cluster of the Dark Triad, specifically the Psychopathy measure for trolling ...
Homophobic words face to face and online: An emotional hit and run
(2015)
The current study explores the referral of derogatory words used by heterosexuals towards gay men online and offline. Ethnophauliusms such as gay, fag and shirt-lifter are words that promote hegemonic masculinity and the ...
“Seeing is believing!” Confirmation bias and engagement with fake news on Facebook
(2017)
Recent events around the world such as the US presidential election or the Brexit referendum have highlighted that the sharing of fake new stories on social media has become an important issue. There is little research ...
'Switching off': A diary study investigating the effect of the Netflix auto-play feature on binge-watching and mindful attention awareness
(2019)
Binge-watching is pervasive in modern society and although it can be a positive experience for many, it is a sedentary activity and may have negative health consequences. Previous research has focused on the psychological ...
The impact of online social support on life satisfaction for LGB individuals
(2020)
Support for LGB sexuality can positively impact their wellbeing (Doty et al., 2010). This research investigated the impact of online social support on life satisfaction for LGB individuals. Participants were recruited ...
An investigation into anxiety in virtual reality following a self-compassion induction
(2016)
Self-compassion practices may enhance virtual reality (VR) exposure therapy's effectiveness for social anxiety disorder. This study investigated if a self-compassion induction (i.e. compassionate letter writing) influenced ...
Cyber harassment & celebrities: Exploring personality types, self-efficacy and the types and levels of cyber harassment experienced by celebrities across social media
(2021)
This study aimed to investigate the types and levels of cyber harassment experiences of celebrities across social media and see if there were any potential relationships between self-efficacy and extraversion and levels ...