The popularity of users like politicians and political influencers on social media demonstrates their power and sway over public discourse today. But how do these political users gain and maintain power ? This article explores how the current media landscape is dominated by political influencers and
Social media is far more than a tool for communication, it is a digital social environment at scale. Unlike any other space before it, social media platforms expose us to the judgements of others. From expressions of admiration to condemnation, we are immersed in the opinions of others with
Fashion balances expression and expectation, but on social media , it reshapes body image through constant comparison and self-objectification , often leading to anxiety and dissatisfaction. This article explores the psychological costs of online fashion and the pressures it places on self
Have you ever felt that nagging sense of missing out on something exciting? Did you feel like you did not take on an opportunity that may never come again -a concert, party, or a meeting with friends?Then you probably know what it feels like to have FOMO.
Dating apps are said to have turned dating into an addiction. Instead of efficiently connecting people for in-person dates, users may get lost in “binge swiping”. But what makes it so hard to stop swiping – and when does it become a problem? We review existing research and explain what researchers
Social media connects – but also divides. This article explores how antisemitism appears online, why young adults are especially vulnerable, and what we can do about it. Based on existing research, it offers practical tools to build media competence and promote responsible, intentional communication
Self-diagnosing occurs when individuals who are not medical professionals intrinsically establish themselves as living with a particular medical diagnosis. Self-diagnosing is becoming all the more prominent due to increasing communication about health, symptoms, and diagnoses online, namely on
Fear-driven stories about migrant crime continue to circulate widely across social media platforms. This article examines how emotional triggers, psychological shortcuts, and platform design interact to influence public perception . The result is a digital environment where fear spreads faster than
From fight videos on TikTok to hate comments on Instagram, violence is omnipresent online, but what does it do to our empathy ? Studies reveal that repeated exposure to digital aggression can reduce our ability to feel concern or discomfort when witnessing others' pain, especially in teens. Yet