Fillers, facelifts and false empowerment: Plastic surgery gets a social media rebrand
Lily Baby Botox. Buccal fat removal. Blepharoplasties. The list of trendy cosmetic enhancements promoted to women via social media…
The Kardashian Effect: The Importance of Media Literacy in Reality Television Viewing
Ebony B Self-worth was once defined by character and kindness, but the modern world of filler, filters, and follow-requests has…
The New Social Media Age Restriction: Protecting or Isolating Australia’s Youth?
Hayley Fogarty At what age did you first download social media? Was it during your first year of high school,…
From Brochures to For You Pages: How TikTok is Reshaping Travel
IsabeauTS When I began planning my own trip to Japan, much of my research happened on TikTok. The app’s…
Is Social Media causing the Slow Murder of Women’s Self-Esteem?
Amelia C As a woman, have you ever compared yourself to somebody online? Their body, their face? Have you then…
2 steps forward and 2 steps back, social media sucks.
Alexander Hanjin De Filippo When I think of social media, I think, Instagram, TikTok, sharing memes, looking at garbage posts, and brain-rotting…
Social Media Influencers: The new strategy for brands
Tayarna Social media influencers have transformed advertising by creating authentic and relatable content that shapes consumers’ trust and encourages…
The Digital Tourist: Social Media, Authenticity, and Contemporary Travel Behaviour
Kathrynf How do social media platforms such as Instagram and TikTok shape travellers’ perceptions of authenticity and influence contemporary…
The Performative Life of Young Instagrammers: A Stage of Endless Posts
Aparna Cyriac When I scroll through Instagram and watch others post their perfectly curated posts, I often feel an urge…
TikTok Made Me Book It: How Algorithms Are Shaping Where We Travel
Sarah For decades, local tourism boards and government-run visitor centres controlled the story of travel. They decided which beaches,…