Published in Social Media Stories·Jun 15, 2022Online Communities for Youth: Financial MotivationWritten by Amber Arquilevich, Research Assistant in Cornell’s Social Media Lab and Communication Major What’s worse than coming home after a long day of classes to throw all your stuff down to decompress and scroll through Instagram only to get bombarded with ad after ad? Your feed is flooded with…Social Media4 min readSocial Media4 min read
Published in Social Media Stories·May 31, 2022“Gifting” feature on TikTok — Manipulation of well-intended features enables abuseWritten by Robin Ahn, Research Assistant in Cornell’s Social Media Lab and Information Science Major While TikTok’s beloved gifting feature may look like the perfect way to show one’s appreciation towards their favorite creators, this well-intended feature has brought along many troubles with its rise. What is TikTok gifting? Livestream gifting originated in China…Tiktok App8 min readTiktok App8 min read
Published in Social Media Stories·May 24, 2022Our Modern Media Environment and Political PolarizationWritten by Zoe Gordon, Research Assistant in Cornell’s Social Media Lab and Information Science Major Over the last 40 years, the United States has become increasingly politically polarized. Polarization is the idea that opposition becomes more extreme over time, and it can negatively affect both government and everyday life. It…Social Media7 min readSocial Media7 min read
Published in Social Media Stories·May 23, 2022Trouble in the Chatroom: Cyberbullying in Video GamesWritten by Melissa Chen, Research Assistant in Cornell’s Social Media Lab and Information Science Major Communication in Videogames While video games are a popular form of entertainment for many people, they also provide a way for people to connect and communicate online. Many gamers stream their games to share with…Videogames6 min readVideogames6 min read
Published in Social Media Stories·Jan 3, 2022The Online Landscape for Teens: Making New FriendsWritten by Kingston Ko, Research Assistant in Cornell’s Social Media Lab and Information Science Major Introduction Mobile dating apps, such as Tinder and Hinge, are revolutionizing the way in which people form connections, and ultimately perceive romantic relationships. They act as a great tool for those who are 18 years…Teenagers7 min readTeenagers7 min read
Published in Social Media Stories·Dec 23, 2021The FTC and Fake Tinder ProfilesWritten by Cid Decatur, Research Assistant in Cornell’s Social Media Lab and Communication Major You’d be surprised to know how easy it is to create a fake Tinder account. Anyone can do it. It’s easier than you’d think even though it is against the company’s policy. Their platform is poor…Tinder5 min readTinder5 min read
Published in Social Media Stories·Dec 22, 2021The Digital Divide: How do we bridge generational gaps to ensure safety and security?Written by Eileen Kelly, Research Assistant in Cornell’s Social Media Lab and Communication Major “OMG, he totally left me on read yesterday, even after he slid into my DMs to get my snap. Should I post about this on my finsta or private? …Digital Security5 min readDigital Security5 min read
Published in Social Media Stories·Dec 21, 2021Unrealistic and Unrepresentative Ideals: Social Media and Body ImageWritten by Melissa Chen, Research Assistant in Cornell’s Social Media Lab and Information Science Major Body Image and Social Media Have you ever seen a post of someone on social media and suddenly thought of your own body or appearance? You’re not alone. 87% of women and 65% of men…Instagram4 min readInstagram4 min read
Published in Social Media Stories·Dec 15, 2021Cracking the TikTok AlgorithmWritten by Ada Luo, Research Assistant in Cornell’s Social Media Lab and Information Science Major TikTok isn’t the first social media platform to have an algorithmic system that tailors content to the user. YouTube recommends videos on their homepage and on the sidebar besides videos that the user watches. Instagram…Social Media6 min readSocial Media6 min read
Published in Social Media Stories·May 3, 2021ICTs for Displaced Populations: Designing digital tools for Refugees and Asylum SeekersBy Matthew Dressa Current Refugee Crisis By the end of 2019, there were nearly 79.5 million individuals displaced worldwide. Whether it be as a result of civil conflict, religious persecution, or natural disaster, displaced persons face a vast amount of challenges in their pursuit of safety and stability. Furthermore, the…Human Centered Design6 min readHuman Centered Design6 min read
