Essays about: "online communities"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 266 essays containing the words online communities.

  1. 21. Creating Brand Authenticity : Leveraging the power of social media to build a strong brand

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik, konst och samhälle

    Author : Khim Senghour; Heinz Daniela; [2023]
    Keywords : brand trust; social media; online brand communities; online marketing; brand authenticity;

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  3. 22. Fan Art and Creative Community : THE MEANING OF ART IN ONLINE FANDOM

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Konstvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Sally Wertwein Samuelsson; [2023]
    Keywords : participatory Culture; Fandom; Fan Art; Interview; Wellbeing; Online Community; Deltagande Kultur; Fan Kultur; Online Konst; Intervju; Välmående; Online Kultur;

    Abstract : This study investigates the individual experience of viewing fan art and creative works within fandom, as well as the community’s potential to be a place for learning or to develop creative skills. I approach the fandom of Final Fantasy XIV, a massive multiplayer online game, on the online platform Tumblr, asking for fans’ experience with creative content and community connections. READ MORE

  4. 23. “If Men Acted Like Women Do, There Would Be Riots in the Streets” : Personalized and Collective Action Framing in the Incelopshere

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Ebba Wallin Eriksson; [2023]
    Keywords : Incels; Online movement; Contentious action networks; Frame analysis; Connective action; Antifeminism;

    Abstract : In recent years, several high-profile acts of violence linked to the virtual incelosphere have sparked public concern and scholarly interest. Yet, scant attention has been paid to whether these perpetrators can be understood as lone-wolf attackers or as members of a collective. READ MORE

  5. 24. Gamification Otherwise : Alternative directions to enhance the sense of friendliness in online communities

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Anna Chuprina; [2023]
    Keywords : gamification; sense of community; engagement; social media; gamification; känslan av gemenskap; engagemang; sociala medier;

    Abstract : Gamification is a widely explored topic in various contexts. In particular, gamification is used in the form of likes and reactions on various social media. However, it was identified that this reward system in the form of likes led to addictive behavior. READ MORE

  6. 25. Navigating Anonymity in Online Communities: A Multilevel Perspective : Examining user experiences and perceptions of online anonymity in the Fishbrain enthusiast community

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Människa-datorinteraktion

    Author : Md. Shadman Rahman; [2023]
    Keywords : Online anonymity; Enthusiast community; Fishbrain platform; Online Communities; Social media platforms; Macro and micro-level structures; Factual anonymity; Social group anonymity; Physical anonymity; Deductive thematic analysis; User behavior; Privacy concerns; User perceptions;

    Abstract : This study examines the intricate dynamics of online anonymity in the context of Fishbrain, a platform for fishing enthusiasts. By conducting semi-structured interviews with ten Fishbrain users, I scrutinized the experiences and understanding of online anonymity through a deductive thematic analysis approach. READ MORE