Handbook of Social Media in Education, Consumer Behavior and Politics, Volume 1

Volume 1

1st Edition - December 4, 2023
Editor: Vladlena Benson
Language: English
Paperback ISBN:
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Handbook of Social Media in Education, Consumer Behavior and Politics explores the impact of social media within these systems. The book covers who contributes to social media, from social influencers to everyday people, how that information is disseminated in shares and likes, and the impact social media has on perception, opinion and behavior. Education coverage includes influences on pedagogy, class participation, e-learning, academic performance, and it’s use and influence on teachers, parents and students. Coverage in economics and commercialization includes different types of digital marketing and social media, the rise of social influencers, and impacts on consumer behavior.

Coverage in politics includes the impact on political awareness, participation and its impact on election outcomes. Coverage on design and innovation includes the design of social media and tools and approaches for maximizing impact.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
List of contributors
Foreword
Preface
Introduction
Conclusion
Section 1: Education
Chapter one. Social media use by secondary school students: Benefits and challenges
Abstract
Table of Contents
Introduction
Platforms used by young people for personal use and associated benefits
Social media use in schools
Challenges for schools using social media
Implications for research/policy
Conclusions
References
Chapter two. The teacher-to-teacher online marketplace of ideas: a new future in curriculum?
Abstract
How and why teachers use the teacher-to-teacher online marketplace of ideas?
Affordances and challenges of the teacher-to-teacher online marketplace of ideas
The future of the teacher-to-teacher online marketplace of ideas
Conclusion
References
Chapter three. ePortfolios with blogs and microblogs: the complementary role of Twitter for reflection
Abstract
Table of Contents
Introduction
Background
The study
Results
Discussion and conclusions
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter four. University student use of Facebook
Abstract
Table of Contents
Introduction
Literature review
Methodology
Findings
Discussion
Conclusion
References
Chapter five. Social media rendezvous as situated democracy among Asian academics
Abstract
Table of Contents
Introduction and theoretical grounding
Research objective and questions
Methodology
Findings
Conclusion and implications
Recommendations
References
Section 2: Economics and commercialization
Chapter six. Social media and protest politics in Nigeria’s #EndSARS campaign
Abstract
Table of Contents
Introduction
Social media and activism in Africa
The Special Anti-Robbery Squad: an overview
Methodology
The concept of the dissidence and digital public sphere
Discussion
Discussion
Conclusion
References
Chapter seven. Tweet others as you wish to be tweeted: analyzing cyberharassment of public figures
Abstract
Table of Contents
Definitions
Consequences of cyberharassment
Public figures and cyberharassment
Twitter and cyberharassment policies
Social influence, social norms, disinhibition, and deindividuation
Purpose and research questions
Methods
Results
Discussion
Conclusion
References
Chapter eight. Fake news inside ideological social media echo chambers
Abstract
Table of Contents
Introduction
Theoretical background: Fake news, echo chambers, and the role of confirmation bias
Methodology
Findings
Discussion
Appendix 1
Appendix 2
References
Chapter nine. Social media and suicidal behaviors: interpersonal causes, media effects, and ethical implications
Abstract
Table of Contents
Introduction
Interpersonal causes of suicide
Media effects and suicide
Legal and ethical implications
References
Chapter ten. Immigrant women entrepreneurs: virtual social networks, learning, and culture
Abstract
Table of Contents
Introduction
Community education, adult learning, and social media platforms
Sociocultural theory
Methods
Findings
Virtual networks
Discussion
References
Chapter eleven. A Bloody Business: was social media the driver of change for the live export industry in 2011?
Abstract
Table of Contents
Introduction
Setting the scene
Online activity
Impact
Conclusion
References
Chapter twelve. Social media and political participation: making sense of digital feminist Twitter artifacts in the aftermath of a Belfast rape trial and #IBelieveHer
Abstract
Table of Contents
Introduction
Literature review
Research methodology
Data analysis and findings
Discussion
Conclusion
References
Section 3: Media
Chapter thirteen. Social cohesion in an online era: opportunities and challenges on social media
Abstract
Table of Contents
Introduction: culture, social identity, cohesion, and social media
Opportunities for social cohesion
Challenges for social cohesion online
Promoting social cohesion in an online era: the way forward
Conclusion
References
Chapter fourteen. Moving inside, online, and onto the streets: the isomorphic influence of online social movements, in real life
Abstract
Table of Contents
Use of social media for political mobilization
Use of social media for social mobilization
Online movements during the COVID-19 pandemic
COVID-19, parent mobilization, and online education
Fighting misinformation during COVID-19
Future of social media movements
References
Index

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