Are TikTok algorithms influencing users' self-perceived identities and personal values? A mini review
CG Ionescu, M Licu - Social Sciences, 2023 - mdpi.com
The use of TikTok is more widespread now than ever, and it has a big impact on users' daily
lives, with self-perceived identity and personal values being topics of interest in light of the …
lives, with self-perceived identity and personal values being topics of interest in light of the …
The algorithmic crystal: Conceptualizing the self through algorithmic personalization on TikTok
This research examines how TikTok users conceptualize and engage with personalized
algorithms on the TikTok platform. Using qualitative methods, we analyzed 24 interviews …
algorithms on the TikTok platform. Using qualitative methods, we analyzed 24 interviews …
Feeling authentic on social media: Subjective authenticity across Instagram stories and posts
Self-presentation on social network sites (SNS) such as Instagram is often assumed to be
inauthentic or even fake. While authenticity on SNS has been linked to increased well-being …
inauthentic or even fake. While authenticity on SNS has been linked to increased well-being …
Focus on self-presentation on social media across sociodemographic variables, lifestyles, and personalities: A cross-sectional study
GJ Hjetland, TR Finserås, B Sivertsen… - International journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Upward social comparison and aspects of self-presentation on social media such as
feedback-seeking and strategic self-presentation may represent risk factors for experiencing …
feedback-seeking and strategic self-presentation may represent risk factors for experiencing …
Self-branding strategies of online freelancers on Upwork
Self-branding is crucial for online freelancers as they must constantly differentiate
themselves from competitors on online labor platforms to ensure a viable stream of income …
themselves from competitors on online labor platforms to ensure a viable stream of income …
An explication of identity shift theory
First articulated in 2008, the concept of identity shift refers to the process of self-
transformation that is the result of intentional self-presentation in a mediated context. As …
transformation that is the result of intentional self-presentation in a mediated context. As …
Granfluencers on TikTok: Factors linked to positive self-portrayals of older adults on social media
Lately, there have been news reports on the rise of older content creators on various social
media outlets. However, while journalists have picked up on this topic, scholars have been …
media outlets. However, while journalists have picked up on this topic, scholars have been …
Working from paradise? An analysis of the representation of digital nomads' values and lifestyle on Instagram
Digital nomads (DNs) are highly mobile professionals who work while travelling and travel
while working. Their lifestyle has gained increasing academic attention, also from a …
while working. Their lifestyle has gained increasing academic attention, also from a …
Enhancing User Privacy Through Ephemeral Sharing Design: Experimental Evidence from Online Dating
Users on online dating platforms tend to encounter a cold-start problem, with limited user
engagement in the initial stages of the matching process; this is partially due to privacy …
engagement in the initial stages of the matching process; this is partially due to privacy …
“Only visible for three days”: Mining microblogs to understand reasons for using the Time Limit setting on WeChat Moments
Y Zhang, X Ran, C Luo, Y Gao, Y Zhao… - Computers in Human …, 2022 - Elsevier
Social media platforms are increasingly implementing ephemerality settings to meet users'
need to manage past posts. However, few studies discuss factors influencing the use of …
need to manage past posts. However, few studies discuss factors influencing the use of …