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Social media- friend or foe?
The use of social media has become a part of our daily lives. Thus, there is growing concern over social media platforms' impact on individuals and society. Beginning with an introductory chapter outlining research objectives, subsequent sections delve into various facets: Chapter two delineates the...
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| author | Mwila, Mutale |
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| description | The use of social media has become a part of our daily lives. Thus, there is growing concern over social media platforms' impact on individuals and society. Beginning with an introductory chapter outlining research objectives, subsequent sections delve into various facets: Chapter two delineates the methodology and theoretical framework applied in this thesis. Chapter three scrutinises how the architecture of social media platforms exploits human vulnerabilities, leading to pervasive societal and individual harm. Chapter four explores social media's influence on collective well-being, encompassing its role in elections, global conflict, and information dissemination through major digital platforms. Chapter five investigates the psychological effects of social media on individuals, focusing on diverse literature and its impact on children's development. Moreover, this thesis evaluates proposed regulatory measures for governing social media platforms, assessing their practicality. Concluding remarks address limitations and suggest avenues for future research. By synthesising a wide array of perspectives, this thesis offers a comprehensive exploration of social media's implications, shedding light on its profound effects on societal dynamics and individual wellbeing. |
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| spelling | oai:open.uct.ac.za:11427/40395 Social media- friend or foe? Mwila, Mutale Georg, Co-Pierre Economics The use of social media has become a part of our daily lives. Thus, there is growing concern over social media platforms' impact on individuals and society. Beginning with an introductory chapter outlining research objectives, subsequent sections delve into various facets: Chapter two delineates the methodology and theoretical framework applied in this thesis. Chapter three scrutinises how the architecture of social media platforms exploits human vulnerabilities, leading to pervasive societal and individual harm. Chapter four explores social media's influence on collective well-being, encompassing its role in elections, global conflict, and information dissemination through major digital platforms. Chapter five investigates the psychological effects of social media on individuals, focusing on diverse literature and its impact on children's development. Moreover, this thesis evaluates proposed regulatory measures for governing social media platforms, assessing their practicality. Concluding remarks address limitations and suggest avenues for future research. By synthesising a wide array of perspectives, this thesis offers a comprehensive exploration of social media's implications, shedding light on its profound effects on societal dynamics and individual wellbeing. 2024-07-05T13:04:24Z 2024-07-05T13:04:24Z 2024 2024-07-05T11:49:27Z Thesis / Dissertation Masters MPhil http://hdl.handle.net/11427/40395 Eng application/pdf School of Economics Faculty of Commerce |
| spellingShingle | Economics Mwila, Mutale Social media- friend or foe? |
| thesis_degree_str | Master's |
| title | Social media- friend or foe? |
| title_full | Social media- friend or foe? |
| title_fullStr | Social media- friend or foe? |
| title_full_unstemmed | Social media- friend or foe? |
| title_short | Social media- friend or foe? |
| title_sort | social media friend or foe |
| topic | Economics |
| url | http://hdl.handle.net/11427/40395 |
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