scholarly journals A snap of intimacy: Photo-sharing practices among young people on social media

First Monday ◽  
2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jette Kofoed ◽  
Malene Charlotte Larsen
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Young People ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Photo Elicitation ◽  
Social Media Platform ◽  
Mixed Methods Approach ◽  
Photo Sharing ◽  
Media Platform ◽  
A Site ◽  
Empirical Material

In this paper we investigate photo sharing practices among young people on the ephemeral social media platform Snapchat. What kind of photos are exchanged amongst 12–17 year olds via this app where pictures are elicited after up to 10 seconds? How is the content of the photos perceived by the young people themselves? We employ an Internet-mediated mixed methods approach. The primary empirical material consists of an online survey focusing on photo-elicitation practices on the two platforms Snapchat and Instagram conducted in 2015 and 2016 amongst Danish young people. Our results suggest that Snapchat is a site for intimacy in that pictures of double chins, ugliness and self-exposure are shared. These activities of photo-sharing and photo-communication bind young people in closeness and friendships. In this respect Snapchat differs from, for instance, Instagram where the pictures shared tend to be more polished, neat and perfect. The intimacy shared and maintained on Snapchat does, however, also cover nudes, dickpics and tarnished pictures. In this respect, intimacy entails both the comfort of sharing and the dramas of disruptions.

#GomorraLaSerie: Converging audience and enhanced authorship on twenty-first-century Italian screens

Modern Italy ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 335-349 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pierluigi Erbaggio
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Quantitative Analysis ◽  
Young People ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Organised Crime ◽  
First Century ◽  
Social Media Platform ◽  
Screen Viewing ◽  
The Social ◽  
Media Platform

Based on Roberto Saviano's book Gomorra (2006), production of the TV series Gomorra – La serie (2014) was met with scepticism as many feared it would glamorise organised crime and, consequently, attract young people toward Camorra affiliation. The series' bleak portrayal of criminals and criminality was offered as a response to such concerns. Despite the preoccupations, Gomorra – La serie was hugely successful and, because of its quality, was sold to other countries. In Italy, the series' success can be measured by the popularity of its Twitter hashtag #GomorraLaSerie. Engaged with Henry Jenkins' theories of media convergence and based on a corpus of tweets bearing this official hashtag, this article proposes a quantitative analysis and advances conclusions regarding the Italian TV audience and second-screen viewing practices. Additionally, through a qualitative study of Saviano's tweets about the series, it examines the writer's use of the social media platform as a tool of narrative continuity. Finally, the article highlights a few examples of fan-generated media and concludes with remarks regarding Saviano's problematic position at the centre of a transmedia object.

scholarly journals A Systematic Review of the Use of Social Media for Recruitment of Participants in Nutrition, Obesity, and Physical Activity Related Studies

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. 120-120
Author(s):  
Malik Ellington ◽  
Jeneene Connelly ◽  
Priscilla Clayton ◽  
Christina Collazo-Velazquez ◽  
Yaisli Lorenzo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Traditional Methods ◽  
Social Media Platform ◽  
Media Platform ◽  
Use Of Social Media ◽  
Reported Data ◽  
Printed Word

Abstract Objectives To analyze the effectiveness of social media for recruitment compared to traditional methods, to calculate an average impression/reach to participant recruitment ratio from social media, and to identify the social media platforms most effective in recruiting study participants. Methods Studies within any date of publication were identified from 5 databases and included if any social media platform was used for the recruitment of participants of all age groups and if studies were linked to nutrition, obesity and physical activity. Studies without results on number of participants recruited using social media or those targeting participants with chronic conditions were excluded. Results 173 total studies were identified, 54 were duplicates, 61 were removed after initial screening and another 34 were removed after full text review; resulting in 24 studies included in this review. Among studies using both traditional (printed, word of mouth, etc) and social media methods for recruitment, average recruitment was 54% from traditional methods compared to 40% from social media. A total of 14 studies reported data on recruitment cost with an average of $33 per participant (range $0–$258). Average participants recruited via social media to an “in-person” interventional study was 128 (range 8–426), to participate in an online survey 2,739 (range 63–17,069), and for other online delivered interventions 349 (range 3–1242). Regarding advertisement (ad) reach and interaction, 18 studies that reported results showed that 0.73% of those reached by study ads were enrolled and 30.7% of those that interacted with ads were enrolled. The most frequent social media platform used for recruitment was Facebook (97%), followed by Twitter (17%), and Instagram (4%). Conclusions Among studies using both traditional methods and social media, there were less people recruited using social media. While social media was able to reach more potential participants, only one third of those who interacted with ads were enrolled. Many of the studies only required participants to respond to a survey; therefore, more research is needed to identify the effectiveness of using social media for recruiting participants for studies that require a more intense participation. Funding Sources National Institutes of Health – Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development.

Young People's Reasons for Feeling Suicidal

Crisis ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 40 (6) ◽  
pp. 400-406 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aamina Ali ◽  
Kerry Gibson
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Young People ◽  
Real Time ◽  
Suicide Prevention ◽  
Youth Suicide ◽  
Social Media Platform ◽  
Data Limitations ◽  
The Social ◽  
Media Platform ◽  
The Moment

Abstract. Background: While considerable attention has been given to explanations for youth suicide, less is known about the reasons that young people themselves give for suicidality. Research on online communications gives an opportunity to investigate the real-time reasons young people give for feeling suicidal. Aims: This study aimed to identify the reasons that young people provide for feeling suicidal in posts published on a suicide prevention forum, hosted on the social media platform Tumblr. Method: We filtered 2 months' worth of posts to identify those that related specifically to suicide. In total, 210 posts were thematically analyzed to identify the reasons given for suicidality and the meanings associated with these. Results: Six main reasons for suicidality were identified in the analysis: feeling lonely and socially disconnected, experiencing identity stigma, failing to meet expectations, being helpless, feeling worthless, and experiences of mental ill-health. Limitations: There are advantages as well as limitations associated with relying on Internet-based data. Limitations include the inability to establish participant demographics and the lack of context for posts. Conclusion: Suicide prevention efforts should target the reasons that young people give for feeling suicidal in the moment of crisis in order to engage this population more effectively.

scholarly journals Social media platforms as a photo-elicitation tool in research on alcohol intoxication and gender

2018 ◽  
Vol 35 (4) ◽  
pp. 288-303 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ryan Laws ◽  
Geoffrey Hunt ◽  
Tamar M. J. Antin
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Young People ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Social Issues ◽  
Alcohol Intoxication ◽  
Photo Elicitation ◽  
Photo Sharing ◽  
Interview Guide ◽  
Social Media Platforms ◽  
And Gender

Aim: This methodological article aims to describe the use of comparative social media platforms within a photo-elicitation (PE) activity as part of a multi-method interview-based study on the gendered meanings of alcohol intoxication among young adults (aged 18–25 years, n = 200). Method: Early interviews revealed social media as a particularly engaging topic for participants, and discussions of social media exposed relevant issues that often were not discussed in other sections of the interview guide. By embedding photos of young people drinking within three social media platforms with photo-sharing capabilities – Instagram, SnapChat and Facebook – we elicited narrative data revealing important aspects of the meanings of intoxication and providing information on how participants manage and judge drinking behaviours shared through online social networking systems (SNS). Conclusions: Given that social media use and photo-sharing are so common, familiar, and endemic among young people, to ignore this feature of contemporary social interaction would have limited our exploration of meanings of intoxication. We suggest that embedding existing methods, such as photo-elicitation, into social media contexts that are salient for youth may be a valuable strategy for providing a more comprehensive approach for investigating contemporary social issues.

scholarly journals Crowdfunding Salafism Crowdfunding as a Salafi Missionising Method

Religions ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 209
Author(s):  
Simon Sorgenfrei
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Young People ◽  
Social Media Platform ◽  
Consumer Value ◽  
Online Presence ◽  
The Social ◽  
The World ◽  
Outreach Programme ◽  
Media Platform ◽  
New Perspective

As is also the case in other parts of the world, Salafi interpretations of Islam appear to be on the rise in Sweden, especially among young people turning to Islam. One of the most active and visible missionising Salafi organisations in Sweden is called islam.nu. It is based in Stockholm but has a national outreach programme and a very active online presence. This article focuses on islam.nu and a dawa campaign called #karavanen (the Caravan) and how it was advertised and developed on the social media platform Instagram from March 2018 to March 2020. By using market and consumer value theories to analyse the Instagram content related to the #karavanen, the article is an explorative attempt to approach contemporary Salafi missionising and growth from a new perspective.

Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Messaging on TikTok: Social Media Content Analysis

2021 ◽  
pp. 152483992110130
Author(s):  
Dannell D. Boatman ◽  
Susan Eason ◽  
Mary Ellen Conn ◽  
Stephenie K. Kennedy-Rea
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Human Papillomavirus ◽  
Side Effects ◽  
Young People ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Hpv Vaccine ◽  
Social Media Platform ◽  
Personal Experiences ◽  
Media Platform

Background The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is viewed as a critical tool to protect against six HPV-related cancers. Vaccination is recommended from early adolescence through age 26 years. As young people have become increasingly involved in personal health-related decisions, there is a need to tailor HPV vaccine messaging and reach this priority population on social media and digital outlets. TikTok is a growing social media platform with approximately 70% of its users between the ages of 13 and 24 years. Purpose The aim of this study was to understand HPV vaccine messaging and interactions on TikTok as a needed first step to identifying effective strategies to reach young people with important health messaging. Methods Content analysis was performed on 170 top TikToks focused on the HPV vaccine. TikToks were assessed for content, classification type, and number of interactions. Results Most TikToks were provaccine, while antivaccine TikToks had more user interactions. Cancer and prevention were the main content areas of the analyzed provaccine TikToks, while the side effects were the primary focus of antivaccine messages. Approximately 30% of all top TikToks analyzed were developed by health professionals. TikToks without an explicit vaccine opinion primarily described personal experiences and mentioned side effects most often. Implications TikTok is a growing social media platform that can be used to reach young people and encourage HPV vaccine uptake. Health professionals need to consider the interest that users have in personal experiences and address antivaccine narratives related to side effects.

scholarly journals Customer Superstitions in the Accommodation Industry: A Demographic Analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 134-147
Author(s):  
Lee Keng Ng ◽  
Tammy Wee
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Cultural Sensitivity ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
The Other ◽  
Sampling Techniques ◽  
Demographic Analysis ◽  
Social Media Platform ◽  
Voluntary Response ◽  
Media Platform

This research project focussed on the topic of superstitions which is widely prevalent but under-explored. Specifically, this study examined the effects of demographical variables (namely, gender, age, education, income, and religion) on 18 superstitious behaviours. An online survey was distributed using two non-probability sampling techniques: snowballing and voluntary response sampling. The data collection was done through known contacts and on a social media platform within online communities. The survey was open to participants who were at least 18 years old and fitted the other criterion of being guests at hotels, hostels, Airbnb, etc. A total of 126 usable responses was collected and analysed. Descriptive statistics and MANOVA results indicated that demographical variables did not have much effect on superstitious behaviours. Furthermore, the extent of superstitious behavioural displays was also not varied among respondents with different demographical profiles. In a challenging business landscape, it is relevant and important for the accommodation industry to have heightened awareness about guests’ superstitions. Such knowledge can aid the operators in exhibiting extra cultural sensitivity and gracious respect towards their guests, generating more satisfaction and building loyalty.

scholarly journals Using social media to target hard-to-reach populations: The search for consumers of online raw DNA interpretation services (Preprint)

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tiernan Cahill ◽  
Blake Wertz ◽  
Qiankun Zhong ◽  
Andrew Parlato ◽  
John Donegan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Third Party ◽  
Social Media Platform ◽  
Recruitment Methods ◽  
Direct To Consumer ◽  
Hard To Reach Populations ◽  
Media Platform ◽  
The Impact

BACKGROUND In recent years, there has been a proliferation of third-party online services available to consumers to interpret “raw DNA” from direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic testing companies. Little is known about who uses these services and the downstream health implications. Identifying this hard-to-reach population of consumers for research raised questions about the most effective recruitment methods to undertake. Past studies have found that online social media survey distribution can be cost effective for targeting hard-to-reach populations [1] yet comparative efficacy information across platforms is limited. OBJECTIVE The present study set out to identify the most effective online strategies to identify and recruit the target population of direct to consumer genetics testing (DTC-GT) users who also made use of third-party interpretation services to analyze their raw genetic data. Online survey recruitment methods varying by social media platform and advertising method were compared in terms of cost-effectiveness and demographics of survey respondents. METHODS Five online survey distribution conditions were examined; four paid advertising services and one unpaid service. For the paid services, a 2x2 quasi-experimental design compared social media platform (Facebook vs. Twitter) and advertising tracking metric (by click vs. by conversion). The fifth unpaid comparison method consisted of study postings on the social media platform Reddit without any paid advertising. Links to identical online versions of the study questionnaire were posted for 10-14 days for each of the distribution conditions, which allowed tracking the number of respondents that entered and completed the questionnaire by distribution condition. RESULTS A total of 452 individuals were recruited to the study through all conditions. Nearly equivalent number of participants were recruited from paid campaigns on Facebook (n = 168) and Twitter (n = 170), with a smaller sample recruited on Reddit (n = 114). Significantly more participants were recruited through conversion tracking (n = 232) than through click tracking campaigns (n = 106; X2(3) = 85.432, p < .001). Response rates were found to be partially driven by organic sharing of recruitment materials between social media users. Conversion tracking was more cost-effective than click tracking across paid social media platforms. Significant differences in terms of gender and age distributions were noted between platforms and between tracking metrics. CONCLUSIONS Online recruitment methods were effective at recruiting participants from a hard-to-reach population in a short time frame. There were significant differences in the effectiveness of various paid advertising techniques. Community-based recruitment methods also appeared to perform adequately, yet may be limited by the number of users accessible in open community groups. Future research should evaluate the impact of organic sharing of recruitment materials, since this appeared to play a substantial role in the observed effectiveness of different methods.

scholarly journals How Enlightening and Reliable Are Cancer-Related Posts on Social Media Platforms? Opinions of a Sample of Nigerians

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jacob Njideka Nwafor ◽  
Kehinde Kazeem Kanmodi ◽  
Babatunde Abiodun Amoo
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Cancer Education ◽  
Cancer Information ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Social Media Platform ◽  
Related Information ◽  
Social Media Platforms ◽  
Media Platform

Abstract Introduction On social media, several pieces of cancer-related information are being shared among people. This study aims to survey the Nigerian public, exploring their opinions on the influence (as per enlightenment) of cancer-related information on social media on them, and explore their opinions on the reliability of cancer-related posts they see on social media platforms. Methods This study was a descriptive cross-sectional online survey of 236 Nigerians, using an e-questionnaire. Collected data were analyzed using SPSS version 20 software (IBM Corp, New York, NY, United States). Results The majority (56.4%) of the respondents were females, 66.5% were within the age range of 20 to 29 years, and 92.4% had tertiary level of education. Virtually all (98.7%) of them had an Internet-enabled phone, and 99.6% were users of social media. The most used social media platform among them was WhatsApp while the most educative social media platform, according to them, was Facebook. Also, 96.6% (227/235) of those respondents who were social media users were of the opinion that social media is very useful for cancer education. However, only 68.5% (161/235) of them had learnt something new about cancer on social media platforms, of which 23.0% (37/161) rated the cancer information they have accessed on social media to be somewhat reliable. Conclusion Social media is highly influential in educating Nigerians on issues pertaining to cancer. However, not all cancer-related information posted on various social media platforms is reliable; hence, social media users should always take extra caution while consuming cancer-related posts on social media platforms.

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