How Queerness Goes Online

2022 ◽  
pp. 149-168
Author(s):  
Ian Callahan
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
University Students ◽  
Identity Work ◽  
Safe Space ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Queer Identity ◽  
Intersectional Analysis ◽  
Online Forms ◽  
Media Applications

In this chapter, the author challenges the commonsense claim that the internet provides equally accessible resources that are free from stigma, prejudice, or discrimination. Through the stories of university students in their own words, this intersectional analysis explores how the internet certainly offers substantial benefits to queer and nonconforming youth; however, interpersonal bias and systems of oppression pervade online forms of communication and social media applications. Additionally, the author troubles the notion that the internet is experienced as a ‘safe space' for anonymous or uninhibited explorations of queer identity. In fact, despite the internet's practical affordances of identity work, there are severe limits to tolerance and inclusion in online sociality, and because of this, doing queer identity work online has the potential to exacerbate the isolating effects of homophobia and discrimination.

How Queerness Goes Online

2020 ◽  
pp. 155-174
Author(s):  
Ian Callahan
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
University Students ◽  
Identity Work ◽  
Safe Space ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Queer Identity ◽  
Intersectional Analysis ◽  
Online Forms ◽  
Media Applications

In this chapter, the author challenges the commonsense claim that the internet provides equally accessible resources that are free from stigma, prejudice, or discrimination. Through the stories of university students in their own words, this intersectional analysis explores how the internet certainly offers substantial benefits to queer and nonconforming youth; however, interpersonal bias and systems of oppression pervade online forms of communication and social media applications. Additionally, the author troubles the notion that the internet is experienced as a ‘safe space' for anonymous or uninhibited explorations of queer identity. In fact, despite the internet's practical affordances of identity work, there are severe limits to tolerance and inclusion in online sociality, and because of this, doing queer identity work online has the potential to exacerbate the isolating effects of homophobia and discrimination.

scholarly journals The Effect of Social Media on Consumer Behavior: An Application on University Students in Turkey

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yakup Durmaz ◽  
Elif Uysal Alagoz
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Consumer Behavior ◽  
University Students ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Media Influence ◽  
Daily Lives ◽  
The Past ◽  
Screening Model ◽  
E Mail

The main purpose of thisresearch is to show how social media influence the consumption behaviors of university students in Turkey. This research is designed as a "screening model".  Screening models are research approaches that aim to describe the past or present as it exists. It is tried to define an event, individual or object under investigation as it is and, as if it is within its own conditions. No attempt is made to change or influence them in anyway. Social media has provided new opportunities for consumers to socialize online. Consumers have thus made social media a part of their daily lives. The increasing number of social media users worldwide is one of the most important indicators of this. The general status of the Internet allows individuals to use social media from e-mail to Twitter and Facebook, and interact without the need for physical meetings. The purpose of this research is to assess the effect of social media on consumer behaviors of university students, who are themselves consumers and social media users. In conclusion, the aim is to investigate the effect of using social networks on the pre-purchase consumer behavior of university students in social media.  

scholarly journals How Internet Shutdowns Affects the Entrepreneurs in Jammu and Kashmir

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 109-116
Author(s):  
Shahid Qadir ◽  
Amir Ahmad Dar
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Social Life ◽  
Global Network ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Internet Services ◽  
Young Generation ◽  
Jammu And Kashmir ◽  
Common Trend ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Media Applications

Entrepreneurship is the globally accepted source for economic development in underdeveloped countries like India and Pakistan. The internet is used as a business resource for growth and development. The internet is a global network that provides information and communication facilities. Shutdown of internet services has become a common trend in Jammu and Kashmir to stop rumors and misinformation sharing on social media applications. But it affects the economy and social life of people living in Jammu and Kashmir. Shutdown of internet has become common in Jammu and Kashmir after the militants used social media as a tool for recruiting the young generation. Government of Jammu and Kashmir snapped internet services whenever any anti-military and antigovernment operation happened. Continued shutdown of internet in the region results in winding up small business unit, which operates through internet. This paper particularly focused on how internet shutdowns affect the entrepreneur and which problems are faced by entrepreneurs in Jammu and Kashmir by the shutdown of internet in the area.

scholarly journals Information searching behaviors among Vietnamese students during first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 05 (02) ◽  
pp. 72-80
Author(s):  
Hoang Thuy Linh Nguyen ◽  
◽  
Xuan Minh Tri Tran ◽  
Thi Mien Ha Nguyen ◽  
Dinh Tuyen Hoang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
University Students ◽  
Information Seeking ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Multivariable Logistic Regression Model ◽  
Information Searching ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Related Information

Objective: This study aims to describe the COVID-19 related information searching behaviors and the relationship between those behaviors and the satisfaction with the COVID-19 related information searched on the Internet among university students during first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in Vietnam. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted by a web-based survey from April 25, 2020 to May 9, 2020. Convenient sample with the method of snowball sampling was applied, 1003 students were obtained totally. Multivariable logistic regression model was used to identify the associations between those behaviors and the satisfaction with the COVID-19 related information searched on the Internet. Results: Search engines were the most popular sources used for online COVID-19 information seeking (95.3%), followed by Social media (92.4%) and News portals (91.6%). About 90% of participants searched the information related to the current spread of the coronavirus, followed by symptoms of the COVID-19 (81.8%) and individual measures to protect against infection (81.9%). Vietnamese remains the main language of the sources with 70.3% of participants used. There’s 45.8% of participant satisfied about the COVID-19 related information. The group of participants who sought information about prevention was 0.47 times less dissatisfied than the group that did not search. Conclusion: There are significant associations between searching topics related to prevention and the COVID-19 related information satisfaction searched on the Internet. These results highlight the need for providing efficient information related to the COVID-19 pandemic as well as seriously consider focusing more on social media to better bring official information to the public. Keywords: COVID-19, information searching behaviors, university students, satisfaction

scholarly journals Ways of exposing the sexuality of university students in digital media

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
M A Sousa ◽  
M D O Lima ◽  
P A Oliveira
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Social Media ◽  
University Students ◽  
Digital Media ◽  
Social Relations ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Research Subjects ◽  
Digital Medium ◽  
Belo Horizonte ◽  
Source Of Information

Abstract Background Due to social and technological developments, experiences related to relationships between people express changes, which can be observed in social media, especially in social networks and dating and sexual apps. The use of social networks is growing among people of all age groups, which facilitates the maintenance of interpersonal contact and allows some people to get to know each other digitally, in addition to assisting in the search for information about sexuality and making it possible to meet with women. loving or sexual purpose. Objective to understand the means that university students express their sexuality in digital media. Methods This is a research with a qualitative approach, based on the Theory of Social Representations. University students from Belo Horizonte participated in the study. Data collection took place through a structured questionnaire with open and closed questions made available via the internet. The data were interpreted based on the Structural Analysis of the Narration, proposed by Demazière; Dubar. Results Two theoretical categories were listed. Use of digital media for sexual and amorous encounters - university students reveal the use of apps for casual encounters, where they use photos considered sensual to get a date outside the digital medium. Use of digital media as a source of information - the research subjects say they use the internet as a source of information about sexuality, as they still consider this issue difficult to approach with parents. These students also share the acquired information and personal experiences with friends. Conclusions In the digital environment, social relations are based on a hypervisibility of personal life on social networks, where intimate, private and especially sexual and body issues are exposed. Key messages Understanding how university students express their sexuality in digital media is an important step towards promoting the health of this population group. Social media can be of great value, but it can also present risks. Thus, university students are susceptible to these two factors, especially when it comes to topics such as sexuality.

scholarly journals Social Media and Cyber Crimes in Pakistan: Facts, Propaganda, Awareness, and Legislation

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 84-97
Author(s):  
Asad Munir ◽  
Ghulam Shabir
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Empirical Study ◽  
University Students ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Cyber Terrorism ◽  
Postgraduate Students ◽  
Cyber Crimes ◽  
National Economies

Cybercrime is a criminal act committed using computing devices and the Internet. It ranges from downloading pirated movies to destabilizing national economies. Nonfinancial crimes range from phishing to top-notch crimes such as cyber terrorism. Comprehensive detail of such crimes has been revealed through this empirical study. It investigates the level of awareness, crime sophistication, the extent of the vulnerability, and legislation in Pakistan. Important aspects of cyber laws in Pakistan have been put forth. The survey-based study was carried out on university students. Data reveals that the graduate and postgraduate students being the huge consumers of SNS are at a higher risk of being prey to cybercriminals. Students although they have some information on cybercrimes they have very little knowledge on how to stay safe on the internet. Knowledge of cyber laws such as PECO is desirable to be made a part of the syllabi.

scholarly journals The Impact of Using Social Media on Dental Treatment: An Online Survey

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (11) ◽  
pp. 358-362
Author(s):  
Henna Mir ◽  
Shivlingesh KK ◽  
Anushka Gupta ◽  
Divya Srivastava ◽  
Adeeba Saleem ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Dental Treatment ◽  
Dental Practice ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Online Forms ◽  
Media Applications ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Share Information

INTRODUCTION: Social media is a mode of communication that allows a person to create and share information with others. Facebook, WhatsApp, Twitter, Google+, YouTube etc are some examples of social media applications and they allow people to communicate across the world. There is very less literature available that shows the effect of social media in esthetics in India. AIM: To conduct an online survey to see the impact of using social media on esthetic dental treatments. MATERIALS AND METHOD: 477 questionnaires were returned with responses and the data was entered into the MS excel sheet. Descriptive statistics was used for the frequency distribution and Chi Square was applied for the statistical relationship between male and female variables (at 5% significance). RESULTS:  Four hundred seventy seven participants responded to this study through online forms. Most of the participants belonged to the age group of 26-35 years (n=256), followed by 18-25 years (n= 137), 36-45 years and > 45 years (n= 55 & 29 respectively). The response of females was high (63.5%) when compared to males. CONCLUSION: Females tend to follow dentists more as compare to males on social media. In dental practice, social media has become a widely used for exchanging and obtaining information.

Leveraging Social Media Practices among Adolescent Cannabis Users to Develop a Mobile Health Intervention (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Hodgdon ◽  
Eraka Bath ◽  
Janelle Eberhard ◽  
Kara Bagot
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Mobile Technology ◽  
Mobile Health ◽  
Technology Use ◽  
Intervention Development ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Retention Rates ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Media Applications ◽  
Media Practices

BACKGROUND Despite the universal adoption of mobile technology, adolescents generally do not use mobile health (mHealth) platforms. Those who do download mHealth applications have low retention rates. OBJECTIVE This study aims to characterize patterns of Internet, smartphone and social media use among adolescent cannabis users to leverage youth behavioral patterns for future mHealth substance use intervention development. METHODS Four self-report questionnaires measuring illicit substance and mobile technology use were administered to cannabis-using adolescents aged 14-18. RESULTS Participants spent, on average, 4-6 hours per day using the Internet, including 1-3 hours spent on social media sites. Nearly every participant used multiple social media applications, most commonly, YouTube, Snapchat, Instagram, and Facebook. The primary reasons given for engaging with social media were boredom and staying connected with friends. CONCLUSIONS Adolescents are frequently engaging with their smartphones, primarily using social media as means to communicate and occupy time. Further examination of cannabis-using adolescents’ technological preferences may be valuable to promote adoption and retention of mHealth interventions.

scholarly journals Internet and Social Media Use of Undocumented Migrants

2021 ◽  
pp. 149-163
Author(s):  
Jussi S. Jauhiainen ◽  
Miriam Tedeschi
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Country Of Origin ◽  
Destination Country ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Undocumented Migrants ◽  
Digital Divides ◽  
Use Of The Internet ◽  
Media Applications ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Internet And Social Media

AbstractThe internet and social media are crucial tools in asylum-related journeys and the lives of undocumented migrants in their destination countries. Many use the internet and social media in the country of origin to prepare and plan the trip, and their use becomes even more common during their asylum-related journeys. In the destination country, use of the internet and social media becomes a common, if not an everyday, necessity. In general, the digital divides diminish along their journeys to the destination countries.This chapter explores the access of undocumented migrants to the internet and social media applications; their ability to use them; and the impact of their use in their country of origin, during their journeys, and in the destination country (Finland). Internet and social media are important tools for building and maintaining social relationships; staying in touch with family; and finding a job, food and clothing, and shelter for the night. Finally, the chapter analyses rumours and misinformation on the internet and in social media, as well as among the migrants’ own networks.

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