...Social media and Self-esteem Anh Phung Abstract In this day and age, social media has become an integral part of our lives. It has created a platform for people to share information instantly and communicate with people all around the world. Facebook is the most outstanding example of successful social media network. According to the first quarter 2015 earnings announcement by Facebook, the site has achieved 1.44 billion active users per month, and 65% of which are daily active users. Other social networking sites such as Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn are also a powerful means of communication. With such a large audience, social networking sites provide ample opportunities to acquire information, network, and connect with friends. Besides from the obvious benefits that social media brings to our lives, there are some other effects that it has on its users’ wellbeing. This paper examines how people’s tendency when using social networking sites affects their level of self-esteem. Introduction The introduction of social media has revolutionized the way people interact, since social interactions can now take place anywhere that has Internet coverage. Thanks to social media, people no longer need to meet face-to-face in order to know how another person is doing. Social networking sites serve as a place for users to share information about themselves, from the simplest things like what they have for dinner and who they hang out with, to more personal things like their thoughts...
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...Social Presentation Summary [Type the author name] 7/2/2011 [The following is a summary of the presentation “Social Media and You!” by, Presented on the] Summary: The presentation that I prepared for assignment two was related to social media, what it is and its effect on society today. I chose social media as my presentation topic because I feel that it is one of the most relevant issues or changes that we are seeing in society today, it has been said that the social media revolution is the biggest revolution since the industrial in the late 18th century (Patterson, 2011). I believe that as social media has such an enormous influence on a majority of people’s live today, my presentation will be something that everyone finds interest, engaging and hopefully has an opinion on. Social media has gone from being considered a fad or a novelty in the last 10 years to having an enormous impact on the way that nearly everyone in the world lives their lives. Whether it’s browsing current affairs on twitter, communicating with friends on Facebook, or scanning through the millions of informative or ridiculous videos on YouTube, or even all three! Not only do social media vessels allow us these common comforts that make our lives a lot more entertaining and easy, they also can serve a more serious purpose, a recent example would be the organizing of protests and even battles through social networking sites such as Facebook and YouTube in the Middle East (CNN...
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...Social Networks and Media Conquer B2B Social Networks are a flourishing phenomenon in today’s generation. It has already entered and affected the B2C network. In B2C network the social networks have become a concerning factor and plays a major role in marketing and communications. As we are all familiar with the B2B network and what does it actually implies, the question arises whether the social networks can play an important role in B2B network and for B2B companies. Social networks are not another passing phenomenon; they have matured and have registered themselves highly in the minds of the customers. B2B network also gets conquered by the social networks the business houses that trade with each other are actually the customers of each other and they also engage themselves in social networking. Some useful statistics from the social networking world states that the total time spent on social media has increased from 6% in 2007 to 20% in 2011. The registered users will almost reach 2 billion people by 2014. These figures show relentless growth and usage of social media. Already 91% of the B2B companies are active on Facebook, 53% on Twitter and 47% on LinkedIn. These statistics reveal that social media has conquered B2B network and has entered in that chain as means of effective communication and presentation. B2B companies deal with people and not robots. So the influence of emotions before purchasing a product is applicable to them also as they are not immune to these...
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...Research Proposal Provisional title- Social media and the hidden spaces of online identity management Topic: Social Networking and Interaction This project is concerned with computer mediated communication (CMC) between individuals via the social networking platform, Facebook. Created by Mark Zuckerberg in 2004, Facebook is a social networking forum wherein individuals can share photographs, personal information, conversations and friends (Buckman, 2005). Although other online sites such as MySpace, Friendster and Bebo are also designed to carry out such functions, Facebook is generally considered to be the leading site of its kind, currently consisting of over a billion users worldwide (Facebook, 2013). Facebook has increasingly become deeply integrated into user’s daily routines (Debatin, 2009). Indeed, a recent study found that students spend an average of 38 minutes a day ‘Face-booking’ (Muise et al, 2009). This equates to almost 9 days every year being dedicated to communication activities via the medium. With the internet increasingly being accessed via mobile devices, anytime, anyplace, it is likely that this figure will increase over time. With these ideas in mind, it is interesting to consider sites such as Facebook as capable of revealing important information about how young adults interact with one another in the information age. Platform functions such as wall posts, comments, statuses, private messages and so on provide a vast space for a number...
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...the need to belong and (2) the need for self-presentation. The need to belong can be referred as the innate drive to have a relationship with others and gain social acceptance, and the need for self-presentation as an impression management in which people attempt to influence the perception of their image. These two factors can work as a pair or singly for FB use. For example, the number of FB friends and a desirable presentation of self on FB positively associate with the degree of subjective well being and users’ self-esteem because of visualization of social networking (Kim & Lee, 2011). FB enables users to create own profiles including name, gender, date of birth, e-mail address, home town, personal interests, job information and photograph (Facebook, 2016). The interactions on FB are the friends list, the wall, pokes, status, events, photos, video, messages, chat, groups and like. The friends list is a significant part of FB, because it enables the endusers to create a public display of their accounts which viewers can click to expand the network. Like allows users to give positive feedback about preferred content (Facebook, 2016). People use these functions to build relationships, gain acceptance and present self so that they can satisfy the need to belong and the need for self-presentation. 2. Using examples, evaluate the success of Facebook fan pages Many companies utilize FB fan page as an integral part of their social media campaign that enable them to...
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...220 Entire Course FOR MORE CLASSES VISIT www.bis220helps.com BIS 220 Week 1 Individual Assignment Information Technology Acts Paper BIS 220 Week 1 DQ 1 BIS 220 Week 1 DQ 2 BIS 220 Week 2 LT Reflection Summary BIS 220 Week 2 Individual Assignment Information Systems Proposal BIS 220 Week 2 DQ 1 BIS 220 Week 2 DQ 2 BIS 220 Week 3 Individual Assignment Types of Electronic Commerce Activity BIS 220 Week 3 LT Reflection Summary BIS 220 Week 3 Team Assignment Efficiency and Collaboration Proposal BIS 220 Week 3 DQ 1 BIS 220 Week 3 DQ 2 BIS 220 Week 4 Team Assignment Wireless Technologies Proposal BIS 220 Week 4 DQ 1 BIS 220 Week 4 DQ 2 BIS 220 Week 5 LT Reflection Summary BIS 220 Week 5 Individual Assignment Social Media and Networking Presentation ********************************************************** BIS 220 Final Exam Guide FOR MORE CLASSES VISIT www.bis220helps.com 1) Two information systems that support the entire organization are 2) _______ is the direct use of information systems by employees in their work 3) ______ attempt to duplicate the work of human experts by applying reasoning capabilities 4) ______ issues involve who may obtain information and how much they should pay for this information 5) _____ issues involve collecting, storing, and disseminating information about individuals. 6) Your company’s computers have been taken over by an attacker and used to attack another organization’s information systems. Your problem...
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...Persuasive Outline Title of Presentation: Social Network Media Benefits in Business Name of Presenter: Brian Cruz Description of Business Audience and Context (and your role…who are you?): I am a contracted sales and advertisement advisor speaking to a company’s higher management to inform them of the potential benefits from integrating social network media to our sales plan and why we should implement it into business. Introduction: (attention grabber) Good afternoon, my name is ____ “Today I will be covering… (Get interrupted by cell phone) sorry about that I forgot to put my phone on silent. I just got another Facebook notification; a friend suggested that I “like”511 tactical gear. Anyone here have a Facebook account, LinkedIn or something of that sort?” How many of us have family, friends or acquaintances that use it?” What do you use it for? How often do you use it? I personally don’t know anyone who does not use it, and that’s what I’m here to talk about, Social networking media. It seems to be popping up everywhere around us. I see people waiting in lines using Facebook on their phones. Athletes Tweets being quoted on ESPN. Stephen Curry recently signed an endorsement contract with Under Armour and announced a visit to one of their stores on Twitter. I even am starting to notice commercials with the Facebook logo on the advertisement while stating, “Visit us on Facebook.” Thesis Statement: Social media is medium that has great exposure to the...
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...30 Marks Due : Week 6 Social Networking Websites and Electronic Commerce The popularity of social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter are more than just for meeting friends. They have proved to be a powerful marketing channel. Social networking Websites provide opportunities for businesses of any size, whether congomerates, SMEs or one-man ventures. Social networking Websites are used to drive traffic to the e-commerce Websites through ads, blogs, by posting deals or new products on social networking Websites. Hence they have become a “standard” advertising and marketing channel for retailers. The assignment consists of 2 parts, namely: Part A In order to realize the potential of social networking Websites, you need to do research about online social networking marketing. Summarize at least TWENTY (20) academic papers on the effectiveness of online social networking marketing. You can get these through Google Scholar or MMU Online Database (EBSCO, Proquest). This should be presented as a literature review in the form of a report. Part B Having understand the progress of academic research on social networking, you are expected to come out with a comprehensive, indepth and creative answer to one of the below: 1. What are the ways that an e-commerce company can take advantage of the social networking Websites? 2. If you are hired as an E-commerce expert, what kind of recommendations (for online social networking marketing) you will give to your...
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...Social Networks M’Tisha Garnett INF 103 Computer Literacy Prof. Christopher Newcomb December 15, 20113 Social Networks Social Networks such as Myspace have been around for several years, but it limited the amount of information one could display to the world. But when Facebook surfaced in 2007 it trampled the Myspace site and brought about a different way for people to communicate. People were able to express themselves to the world, post pictures, and videos. It became bigger than the original reason for its creation which was for college students to reconnect and talk about homework, etc. Now we have sites like Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn that allow people to express themselves through words, pictures, or for business connections. But there is also a negative side of social networking, such as bullying, jail time for posting illegal activity, robberies, and possible job disqualification due to a post. The Influence of Social Networking Sites The media often portrays social networkers as social misfits more interested in chatting with virtual friends than making real ones. There also have been sensational stories about teens committing suicide as a result of "cyberbullying" taking place on social network. According to Bowles (2013). People tend to expose more personal or opinionated information on social media sites then what they should not aware of the consequences that could follow. But good can also come from using these sites, such as finding family...
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...Careers • Membership SEARCH Top of Form [pic]IN Bottom of Form • E-MAIL • PRINT Home » News & Events » Press Room » Press Releases August 6, 2011 Social Networking’s Good and Bad Impacts on Kids Psychologists explore myths, realities and offer guidance for parents WASHINGTON—Social media present risks and benefits to children but parents who try to secretly monitor their kids’ activities online are wasting their time, according to a presentation at the 119th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association. “While nobody can deny that Facebook has altered the landscape of social interaction, particularly among young people, we are just now starting to see solid psychological research demonstrating both the positives and the negatives,” said Larry D. Rosen, PhD, professor of psychology at California State University, Dominguez Hills. In a plenary talk entitled, “Poke Me: How Social Networks Can Both Help and Harm Our Kids,” Rosen discussed potential adverse effects, including: • Teens who use Facebook more often show more narcissistic tendencies while young adults who have a strong Facebook presence show more signs of other psychological disorders, including antisocial behaviors, mania and aggressive tendencies. • Daily overuse of media and technology has a negative effect on the health of all children, preteens and teenagers by making them more prone to anxiety, depression, and other psychological disorders, as well...
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...MSR New England Social Media Research Amelia Abreu, Andres Monroy Hernandez, and Omar Wasow 7 September 2010 Each speaker will give a 12 minute presentation of their work and then there will be an open discussion. #1: Amelia Abreu, University of Washington 'Tag!: How games and memes create social infrastructure online' This paper examines 'tag' games played on YouTube. We employ case study methodology to track and compare games across several user communities, analyzing content and discourse in structure, representation of identity, use of the system, and genre development. Examining individual and group dynamics in play, we extract models for their transmission and formation. Framing tag games as contemporary folklore, we examine how video sharing technology has become subject of folklore as well as an a vehicle for it. As the research suggests, games studied exhibit not only play in sharing and showing details, but in organizing and structuring ideas and identities, thus revealing a complex informal information infrastructure. In conclusion, we consider how this infrastructural model compares to formal systems of indexing. #2: Andres Monroy-Hernandez, MIT Media Lab 'Copyrights and copycats: understanding young people's remixing practices' Digital technologies have made it easier for people, youth in particular, to copy and reuse other people's songs, pictures, code and other forms of digital creations. Through the analysis of remixing, or content reuse, we present...
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...“In 2005, more than 500 billion text messages were sent and received worldwide. In 2010, it was estimated to be more than 2.3 trillion.” Angster, Frank, & Lester(2010). “47% of online adults use social networking sites, and 73% of teens and young adults are a member of at least one social network.” Angster, Frank, & Lester (2010). Electronic means of communication, such as emails, text messaging, and social networking websites, have become a worldwide social phenomenon. Do the stressors in our complicated lives or busy schedules leave us with little time to make a phone call or drop by for a visit? Do such technological advances in our society discourage face to face communication? Are individuals today feeling the pressures more than ever to fit in with their peers? Perhaps low self esteem issues, anxiety, or loneliness contribute to the need to feel loved or popular, such as chatting to a stranger on a dating website, or adding as many “friends” as you can on face book even though you don’t really know them. Or maybe these types of communication really have become a convenient and efficient way of communicating? In this paper I will examine the possible explanations for such a huge reliance on electronic communication, the potential advantages and disadvantages of such communication; including the effects of this communication on behaviour and relationships, as well as how electronic communication compares to face to face communication. The global cellular...
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...Social Networking Danielle Morris Professor Virginia Booth INF 103: Computer Literacy April 16, 2014 Communication is an inevitable occurrence in life and is vital to building and maintaining relationships. Individuals typically interact with family, friends, and colleagues regularly. Previously, landline phones and postal mail were popular methods of communication that individuals and businesses relied on. These venues were used to relay information, engage in transactions, and keep in touch with friends and family. As technology advanced, new and innovate ways of communication emerged. Today, one popular means of communication is that of social networking. A social network can be a group of friends, colleagues, or other personal contacts that a person interacts with. While many benefits of social networking have been identified, there are also consequences that have emerged. Individuals of social networking groups typically share commonalities that create a bond between them. One of the most popular social networks is a site called Facebook. Here, individuals can stay in contact with friends, family, and even create business pages where they can advertise products and services. Individuals typically use Facebook as a means to stay in touch with friends and family, and update others on the changes and happenings of their life. Originally, Facebook was created with the intent of allowing college students the ability to interact with one another. It was a site where...
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...Bibliography for Social Network Sites related thesis Aaltonen, S,, Kakderi, C,, Hausmann, V, and Heinze, A. (2013). Social media in Europe: Lessons from an online survey. In proceedings of the 18th UKAIS Annual Conference: Social Information Systems. (pp. Availalable online). USIR. , and 2013, , in: , 19-20 March 2013, Worcester College, Oxford, UK. (conference paper) Acquisti, Alessandro, and Gross, Ralph. (2006). Imagined Communities: Awareness, Information Sharing, and Privacy on the Facebook.In Golle, P. and Danezis, G. (Eds.), Proceedings of 6th Workshop on Privacy Enhancing Technologies. (pp. 36--58).Cambridge, U.K. Robinson College. June 28-30. (conference paper) Acquisti, Alessandro, and Gross, Ralph. (2009). Predicting Social Security numbers from public data. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 106 (27), 10975-10980. (journal article) Adamic, Lada, Buyukkokten,Orkut, and Eytan Adar. (2003). A social network caught in the Web. First Monday, 8 (6). (journal article) Adrien Guille, Hakim Hacid, Cécile Favre, and Djamel A. Zighed. (2013). Information diffusion in online social networks: a survey. SIGMOD Record, 42 (2). (journal article) Agarwal, S., and Mital, M.. (2009). Focus on Business Practices: An Exploratory Study of Indian University Students' Use of Social Networking Web Sites: Implications for the Workplace. Business Communication Quarterly. (journal article) Ahmed OH, Sullivan SJ, Schneiders AG, and McCrory P. (2010). iSupport:...
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...Digital Media and Self-Esteem Name Institution Course Date Introduction The study was about researching and analyzing whether the digital world boosts self-esteem. The research helps the effect of social media and the technological advancements that have occurred in the recent past on an individual’s personality and self-esteem. The study has incorporated digital ethnography and social networking analysis to critically examine and analyze the focus groups at hand. Social networking sites are an important aspect in the digital world and involve increased networking of existing and compound relations which goes beyond close friends. It is a conglomerate friendship and relations of friends of friends. Technology has made vast and significant changes in social dynamics. It tends to both affect people in the society by either making them comfortable and uncomfortable thus affecting their self-esteem (Meadows, 2003, P. 23). The process of transferring human contact into the world through creating complete, genuine and reliable social inter-connections seems to affect one’s self-esteem. These social groups can be sampled and used as focus groups which can be used as an analysis of behavior for the entire society as a whole. The study is important in addressing the behaviors of participants in a focus group relevant to the overall effect of the digital world relevant to the self-esteem of individuals in the society. The Existing Literature Review Technology, social networking and the...
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