Impact Of Social Media Research Articles

"It starts on TikTok": Looping Effects and The Impact of Social Media on Psychiatric Terms

Abstract: This paper examines the impact of TikTok on the public's understanding and engagement with psychiatric and psychological concepts. The rise of mental health-related content on social media has been linked to an increase in adults seeking a diagnosis of ADHD (Yeung et al., 2022). By reviewing a case study: the revision of the term "object permanence" from a developmental stage to an attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder symptom, I argue that a looping effect, modeled after Hacking (1999), can explain the pattern of language revision for psychological terms on TikTok. Interviews with TikTok users provide preliminary evidence for this looping effect and the research is contextualized within the broader psychiatric discourse.

Impacts of Social Media on Psychological, Social and Educational Aspects of Life

Impacts of Social Media on Psychological, Social and Educational Aspects of Life

Impact of Social Media, Gender and Age on Narcissistic Development among Ebonyi State University Undergraduates

Impact of Social Media, Gender and Age on Narcissistic Development among Ebonyi State University Undergraduates

Вплив соціального інтелекту на продуктивність перебування людини у соціальних медіа

Given the ambiguity of the impact of social media on individuals, it is crucial to find effective regulatory mechanisms that allow for the successful utilization of this resource in adapting to the changing conditions of today. The article analyzes the influence of a person’s social intelligence on their inclination towards the productive use of modern digital technologies, particularly social media. The study examined the average time individuals spend on social media, the percentage of platform usage for work-related tasks, and the desire to further develop digital skills. Surveys were conducted among representatives of local government, occupying various positions from specialists to department heads. The TROMSØ express survey method was used to determine the level of social intelligence among respondents. The impact of social intelligence on the productivity of individuals’ presence on social media was assessed using the Spearman’s rank correlation coefficient. In total, 153 individuals with an average age of 43 participated in the study. The majority of respondents were female, accounting for 80 % of the sample. A high level of social intelligence development was identified within the sample. Regarding differences between females and males, no significant distinctions were found, nor were differences detected in the amount of time spent on social media and the desire to attend thematic courses on using this informational resource. It was established that social intelligence significantly influences (p≤0.001***) an individual’s inclination towards productive use of social media, which is associated (p≤0.05*) with the desire for additional development of communication skills in the online space. People with a higher level of social intelligence can understand the needs and expectations of their interlocutors better, which will help build fruitful communication and resolve conflict situations. They are also better at recognising manipulative tactics online, which helps them avoid negative influences and maintain healthy relationships with other users. This underscores the necessity of implementing social intelligence courses into higher education curricula and the feasibility of introducing similar training sessions, lectures, and workshops to enhance the qualifications of local government representatives, universities, and businesses.

Assessing the Impact of social media on Youth's Entrepreneurship Development in Afghanistan

Assessing the Impact of social media on Youth's Entrepreneurship Development in Afghanistan

The Impact of Social Media Marketing in Insurance Sales

The Impact of Social Media Marketing in Insurance Sales

Exploring the factors influencing brand loyalty for the online food ordering sector in Vietnam

This study aims to assess the impact of social media advertising and e-brand experiences. Specifically, it examines how e-brand satisfaction and trust, acting as mediator variables, influence e-brand loyalty among online food customers in Vietnam. The research uses a quantitative method, collecting data from 469 valid responses via a survey questionnaire. The collected data were analyzed using statistical tools such as Cronbach's alpha, Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA), Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA), and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) through SPSS and AMOS software. The results show that e-brand experience, satisfaction, and trust are essential for developing and sustaining long-term relationships. Consequently, managers should focus on integrated activities to enhance consumer experience and satisfaction.

The Impact of Social Media on the Decision Making of Youth: A Survey-Based Analysis

The growth and popularity of social media has skyrocketed over the last decade, so much so that people are being pushed to accept alternate lives. Despite the fact that almost everyone in the community has access to at least one social media platform, youth and teenagers are the most active and passionate users of these sites. Social media plays a massive role especially in Youth Culture to the point that it has been an inseparable and an integral part of their everyday lives. The sole purpose of this paper is to therefore shed light on The Impact of Social Media on the Decision Making of Youth. This paper dives deep into the vast discussion of social media as the need of the hour as well as its adverse effects. The method used is data collected through questionnaires. The overall findings of this study is that social media highly impacts various aspects of one's life, most importantly; decision making. The average person spends about 145 minutes on social media every day. While Instagram being the most actively used platform. This research not only helps to fill the gaps but to add to the existing knowledge on the same.

The Impact of Social Media on Consumer Behavior and Purchasing Decisions in the Fashion Industry

Abstract: The present study aims to examine the noteworthy impact of social media platforms on customer behavior and purchase decisions in the ever-changing fashion business. Fashion marketers now need to grasp how social media usage affects consumer behavior due to its exponential expansion worldwide, especially among fashion-conscious populations. This study investigates the complex relationship between social media involvement and several aspects of consumer behavior, such as brand awareness, brand loyalty, buy intentions, and actual purchase behavior. It does this by conducting a thorough review of the existing literature and doing empirical analysis. Additionally, the study explores the ways in which brand advertising, influencer endorsements, and user-generated material on social media influence customer perceptions and preferences in the fashion industry. This study integrates theoretical understandings with real-world applications is to offer insightful information to fashion firms and marketers who want to improve their social media tactics and gain a competitive edge in a sector that is becoming more and more digital

Between the People and the Populists: Safeguarding Judicial Independence in a Changing World

This article examines the impact of social media on the dissemination and influence of populist ideology, as well as the strategies populist movements have employed to erode the independence of the judiciary, including public resistance, constitutional amendments, and the expansion of the judiciary. This article analyzes strategies and solutions designed to preserve and safeguard judicial independence. The in question strategy includes strengthening the legal and institutional framework, cultivating a culture that upholds the supremacy of law, increasing judicial accountability, and encouraging collaborative dialogue between judicial institutions. This paper employs a case study methodology to examine the resistance of the judiciary to populist pressures in South Africa, Colombia, and Indonesia. This article’s conclusion demonstrates that the court faces a dilemma between the importance of maintaining judicial independence from populist interests over legal requirements and the necessity of popular opinion for public legitimacy. In the context of populism, this is a challenge for judicial independence. Therefore, this paper encourages collaboration between academics, practitioners, and policymakers to safeguard judicial independence in an increasingly interconnected and rapidly developing world.

Understanding the Role of Social Media on Prospective Local and International Students’ Selection of University

Universities globally utilise social media platforms to disseminate information to prospective students. However there's a scarcity of research regarding the role of social media in promoting universities as international education hubs, especially in Asia. This study aims to investigate the impact of social media in promoting Asian universities, focusing on the preferences and behaviours of prospective undergraduate students from Malaysia and Indonesia. A qualitative research approach was employed, involving the recruitment of 12 undergraduate students from both countries. Data collection was conducted through online, in-depth, and semi-structured interviews. The majority of participants rely on social media platforms to gather information about potential universities and courses, citing ease of navigation and appeal compared to traditional websites and other platforms. However, universities demonstrate a lack of engagement with users, hindering the acquisition of comprehensive information about the institution. These findings offer valuable insights for universities to understand the information and social media elements that prospective students commonly seek on social media platforms. Additionally, they provide guidance on effective strategies for engaging with and recruiting students. Ultimately, this research may assist universities in better promoting themselves as international education institutions, particularly in the Asian context.

Yogalebrities: The postfeminist, fashionable construction of ‘psychic life’ on social media

The appeal and impact of social media influencers within contemporary consumer culture has been a much-explored topic in fashion and media research. However, there are limited studies of yogalebrities – celebrity yoga practitioners who gain global visibility and following through branded product endorsements and modelling contracts – despite their leading role within the culturally and economically significant wellness industry. Furthermore, while the existing scholarship considers the intersections between consumer culture and spirituality, it is yet to grant due recognition to the active production and consumption of fashionable spiritual feminine identities produced on and through prevalent social media. Drawing on the combined insights from media, fashion and feminist studies, we discuss how yogalebrities represent and perpetuate normative ideals about femininity and its spiritual dimensions. We ground the discussion in the analysis of two different cases of yogalebrities: celebrity influencer Sjana Elise and micro-influencer Jessamyn Stanley. We demonstrate how they fold entrepreneurial opportunities into self-actualizing, self-branded intimate narratives to seek legitimacy and commercial success, and how their audience engagement capitalizes on, commodifies and stylizes spiritual values that underpin western yoga philosophy. By documenting these complex tactics, we contribute to fashion studies’ and feminist media studies’ understanding of the mediatized and increasingly fashionable psychic life of women.

Impact of social media influencers on purchase intentions: A comprehensive study across industries

Social media influencers have become increasingly influential in shaping consumer behavior and purchase intentions across various industries. This comprehensive study examines the impact of social media influencers on purchase intentions across industries, exploring the effectiveness of influencer marketing strategies and their implications for consumer behavior. Through a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews, data was collected from a diverse sample of social media users across different demographics and industries. The study analyzes the influence of influencer credibility, authenticity, and relevance on consumer attitudes and purchase intentions, as well as the effectiveness of industry-specific influencer strategies. Findings highlight the significant role of social media influencers in driving purchase intentions, with factors such as influencer credibility and content authenticity playing a crucial role in shaping consumer perceptions and behaviors. The study also discusses future research directions, including longitudinal studies, cross-cultural comparisons, and exploration of emerging trends in influencer marketing. Overall, this study provides valuable insights for marketers, brands, and policymakers seeking to leverage influencer marketing to engage consumers and drive business outcomes across industries.

How does the government's sustainable consumption policy enkindle sustainable consumption behaviors in the consumer public?

Sustainable consumption is increasingly considered critical for the sustainable growth of developing countries. Consequently, these countries exert significant efforts to foster sustainable consumption behaviors among the consumer public to maximize their sustainability outcomes. This research, while making appeals to the sustainable consumption theory and the stakeholder theory, aims to determine the role of a few critical antecedents, namely the attitude of consumers towards sustainable consumption, their overall satisfaction with the consumption of sustainable products/services, consumers' environmental knowledge and sustainable consumption promotions together with social media influence in engendering sustainable consumption behaviors among consumer publics, along with the role of governments' sustainable consumption policies in enabling such effects. After performing PLS-based structural equation modeling on 500 data points, we found a significant positive role in the consumers' attitude towards sustainable consumption, their sustainable consumption promotions, the impact of social media, and the environmental knowledge possessed by the consumers in inducing sustainable consumption behaviors. In addition, the mediating effects of sustainable consumption promotions and the instrumental role of the government's sustainable consumption policy have also been empirically substantiated. Besides contributing to advancing the body of knowledge encompassing sustainable consumption and sustainable growth/development, the study puts forward several practical implications for the consumers, practitioners, and public policymakers to transmogrify sustainable consumption behaviors by influencing consumers' attitudes, enhancing their environmental knowledge and social media enabled discourse enkindled by an efficacious sustainable consumption policy put in place by the government.

A Study of the Impact of Social Media on E-Marketing

The study focused on the impact of social media on e-marketing. The researchers used primary data through a Google form from various college students in Puducherry during the 2022–2023 periods and secondary data collected from various websites. The study focused on three main objectives: To research how social media affects online marketing, to investigate the relationship between social media and consumer perception and to determine the most popular social media platforms. It indicated that the majority of the respondents were involved in retail (32%), and the majority of students use Instagram (32%). Therefore, social media can influence e-marketing for various college students in Puducherry.

Preventing The Impact of Unequal Thought Social Media on LGBT and HIV-AIDS In Mindset of Gen Z

The present study reports the comprehensive study after pandemic era in early 2024, aims to determine an effective methodical approach in exploiting the impact of thought inequality when using social media as an effort to prevent the transmission of HIV/AIDS (LGBT) infections. The preparation of this literature review uses the narrative literature review method by entering keywords into the PubMed, ProQuest, Wiley, CINAHL and databases of ScienceDirect. The results of the research show that the effective method used in utilizing social media in efforts to prevent the transmission of HIV/AIDS (LGBT) infections including Network Monitoring Systems and direct intervention. The Network Monitoring System method can analyze the scientific role of health sociology in statistical data or social change trends which are used as material considerations in formulating health promotion policies. Meanwhile, direct intervention with a comprehensive educational approach in empowering individuals, communities or groups becomes a stimulant for one is the potential to oversee health problems independently. In conclusion, both produce outputs in the form of increasing awareness in the prevention and transmission of HIV/AIDS (LGBT), healthy sexual knowledge, minimizing stigma towards HIV/AIDS sufferers, getting accurate target tracing paths, education will be provided.

Social media influences the process of vocabulary learning in Kurdish EFL university students

This study aimed to investigate the role of social media in vocabulary development and language acquisition among Kurdish EFL university students. It sought to demonstrate the benefits of using social media to increase vocabulary and acquire new languages while also providing evidence of the significance of social media platforms in this process. A legitimate market research approach was employed to determine the level of language acquisition among English language department students at Halabja University and the role of social media in this context. The quantitative method was used, and a survey questionnaire was designed after getting validity and reliability; 120 participants were selected from Halabja University through Google Forms. The findings suggest that social media is a powerful tool for vocabulary learning among Kurdish EFL university students. However, further research is necessary to explore the specific features of social media that facilitate vocabulary learning and investigate the effectiveness of different social media platforms. Additionally, future studies should consider incorporating qualitative methods to provide a more nuanced understanding of the impact of social media on language acquisition among Kurdish EFL university students.

Internet and Social Media Impact on Health and COVID-19 in Puerto Rico

This paper analyzes the impact of social media and Internet in relation to health and COVID-19 in Puerto Ricans from the Information Society perspective, including the impact on patient-to-doctor relationship and health services demand, impact on patient-to-patient relationship, knowledge and understanding of information and Internet impact factors in relation to health. An online survey of 124 cases confirmed its effects on the doctor and patients. Keywords: social media, doctor, patient, Internet, COVID-19

Development and Validation of Scale SMPS for Assessment of Procrastination Due to Social Media Among University Students

This article explores the impact of social media on the procrastination behaviors of university students, specifically through the development of the Social Media Procrastination Scale (SMPS). The major objective is to understand the underlying factors contributing to academic procrastination due to social media use. The scale was developed with 50 items across three factors: Time management skills, engagement in academic activities, peer and social influence expert opinions led to the removal of 19 items with poor content validity (below 0.45). The remaining items were administered to university students via Google forms shared on WhatsApp groups. Exploratory factor analysis with varimax rotation validated the scale, resulting in a KMO measure of 0.771 and a significant Bartlett’s test (p < 0.001). The scale’s reliability was confirmed with a Cronbach's alpha of 0.738. The final structure consists of three factors, providing a robust tool for assessing social media procrastination. To further validate the internal structure, Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) was performed using AMOS-21. The CFA results indicated ,the Chi-Square test and CMIN/DF suggest a decent fit, as the ratio is below 3.The baseline comparisons (NFI, RFI, IFI, TLI, CFI) indicate that the model fit could be improved since these values are lower than the typical threshold of 0.90.The RMSEA is below 0.08, which suggests an acceptable fit, but closer to 0.05 would be preferred. AIC, BIC, and CAIC values are provided for comparison with other models. Lower values are preferred, indicating a better fit. The ECVI value also indicates how well the model would perform on a new sample, with lower values being better. Overall, the model shows a reasonable fit with room for improvement, particularly in indices like IFI, NFI, and CFI, which are below the recommended thresholds. The RMSEA indicates an acceptable fit, and the CMIN/df ratio supports the model's overall appropriateness.

A Study of the Correlation Between Social Media Use and Adolescent Mental Health

This paper explores the correlation between social media use and adolescent mental health and synthesises the positive and negative impacts. A literature review and data analysis revealed complex effects of social media use on adolescent mental health. Positive impacts include social support and access to information, while negative impacts involve cyberbullying and social stress. This study highlights the importance of education and awareness raising, and recommends developing healthy usage habits, strengthening family communication, promoting realistic social interactions, and providing mental health support. Recommendations for future research include long-term follow-up studies, cross-cultural comparisons, multi-method studies, exploring new types of social media, and evaluating the effectiveness of interventions. Through these measures, we can better understand and address the impact of social media use on adolescents' mental health and promote their healthy development.