Problematic social media use in 3D? Relationships between traditional social media use, social virtual reality (VR) use, and mental health. by Shay Xuejing Yao, Joomi Lee, Reed M Reynolds, Morgan E Ellithorpe

“…In Study 1 (undergraduate students; n = 448) we examined divergent relationships between problematic social media use (e.g., Facebook, TikTok), total use, and users' mental health indicators (e.g., depression, anxiety, social isolation). …”
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The Attitude of Children and Parents Towards Children Influencers by Izabela Kołaszewska, Agnieszka Kacprzak

“…During the interviews, one sample YouTube video and two TikTok children influencer videos were presented. …”
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Health information analysis of cryptorchidism-related short videos: Analyzing quality and reliability by Yuqiang Sun, Xingjian Liu, Xintao Zhang, Qiongqian Xu, Aiwu Li

“…Methods We analyzed 228 videos from TikTok, Bilibili, and Kwai on 16 May 2024. Using the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) criteria, Global Quality Score (GQS), and modified DISCERN score, we evaluated the videos based on six factors: definition, risk factors, symptoms, tests, treatment, and outcome. …”
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Pergeseran Makna dan Ekspresi Identitas Penggunaan Bahasa Gaul di Media Sosial by Nurul Hijrah, Diva Azzurra P. Rialni, Maysarah Maysarah, Yuliana Sari, Abdurahman Adisaputera

“…Sumber data didapat dari media sosial seperti Instagram, X, dan TikTok. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pergeseran makna dalam bahasa gaul di media sosial banyak ditemui, bahkan pergeseran makna ini terjadi pada percakapan sehari-hari dan ekspresi Identitas penggunaan bahasa gaul dapat menunjukkan individualis dan kreativitas dari seseorang yang menggunakannya. …”
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Global trends in digital transformation and media positioning of universities in social networks by O. N. Tomyuk, A. V. Diachkova, A. N. Novgorodtseva

“…The authors analysed university presence indices in eight social networks (VK, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Telegram, Twitter, OK, Tik-Tok) of universities from the top 10 media activity rankings (2021), taking into account the specifics of each social network. …”
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Nagradne igre med mladimi na družbenem omrežju Facebook by Nejc Strašek

“…Ne predstavljamo si življenja brez njih, med nami pa je izredno malo posameznikov, ki nimajo pametnega telefona, na katerem so naložene aplikacije kot so Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok in še mnoge druge. V zadnjem času smo kot uporabniki družbenega omrežja Facebook opazili velik porast nagradnih iger, ki jih objavljajo podjetja iz različnih razlogov. …”
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Young people's networked constructions of nature: Evidence from a qualitative multiple case study in the United Kingdom by Jack Reed, Simon Kennedy Beames, Gale Macleod

“…Reflexive thematic analysis of fieldnote data revealed that young people had previously constructed their understandings and interpretations of what nature ‘is’ through networked environments such as Instagram, TikTok and Minecraft. These networked constructions often contextualised young people's direct, in‐person interactions with nature and demonstrated ways in which these online spaces influenced how nature was perceived and understood. …”
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Study of the influence of psychological factors on women’s purchasing decisions during e-commerce livestream by L. Jiang, P. Loahavilai, P. Udomwong

“…Apart from YouTube and Instagram, new e-commerce live streaming platforms have emerged (TikTok Shopping, Amazon Live), which opens new opportunities for engaging with the audience and driving sales. …”
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Beyond the screen: Exploring the dynamics of social media influencers, digital food marketing, and gendered influences on adolescent diets. by Ashley Amson, Mariangela Bagnato, Lauren Remedios, Meghan Pritchard, Soulene Sabir, Grace Gillis, Elise Pauzé, Christine White, Lana Vanderlee, David Hammond, Monique Potvin Kent

“…A content analysis was conducted on posts made between June 1, 2021, and May 31, 2022, that were posted by the top three social media influencers popular with males and female adolescents (13-17) on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube (N = 1373). Descriptive statistics were used to calculate frequencies for posts containing food products/brands, promoted food categories, product healthfulness, and marketing techniques. …”
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Vivências da enchente: o brincar e a criatividade infantil com as telas by Indianara Sehaparini, Fernanda Martins Marques, Sofia Sebben, Cailane Lawall, Marina Furlan de Oliveira Aguiar, Giana Bitencourt Frizzo

“…Este estudo analisou, por meio de uma netnografia nas plataformas Instagram e TikTok, as experiências de crianças compartilhadas por seus responsáveis durante as enchentes de 2024 no sul do Brasil. …”
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Seeking abortion medications online: experiences from a mystery client study in Colombia by Daniel Arango Arango, Alice F Cartwright, Ava Braccia, Ann Moore, Maria M Vivas

“…This study sought to understand whether online sellers provide the instructions and medication dosages necessary for effective medication abortions.Design The study design involved mystery clients contacting sellers identified across websites and social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok) to purchase abortion pills. Unique sellers were contacted with two profiles (first and second trimester pregnancy gestational ages). …”
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Seeking and encountering online information for menstrual health: a qualitative study among adolescent schoolgirls in Gianyar Regency and Denpasar City, Bali, Indonesia by Heather Suttor, Kadek Putri Yamayanti, Ni Luh Eka Purni Astiti, Tungga Dewi, Richard D. Chenhall, Ansariadi Ansariadi, Julie Hennegan

“…They also came across it via social media, especially the video platform TikTok. Many participants saw online information as positive. …”
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Business Development Strategy of Beverage Powder Company by M. Zaenal Mahasin, Hartoyo, Rokhani Hasbullah

“…And then, new product differentiation in practical drinks, size variations, along with intense advertisement and promotions via Google, TikTok and YouTube. The last priority is addition of horeca sales representatives and procurement of fully automatic machines. …”
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Social Media Use and Oral Health–Related Misconceptions in Saudi Arabia: Cross-Sectional Study by Rahaf Hamdan BinHamdan, Salwa Abdulrahman Alsadhan, Arwa Zohair Gazzaz, AlBandary Hassan AlJameel

“…Data were collected from a total sample size (n=387) via a questionnaire distributed through targeted advertisements on Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, and X (Twitter). The prevalence of oral health–related misconceptions was estimated using descriptive statistics, including counts and percentages. …”
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All extern? Exploring the Impact of Social Media and Physical Activity on Adolescents’ Body Image and Interoception by Moritz Peter Engel, Mirko Schmidt

“…A significant portion of this time is devoted to social media platforms such as TikTok, Snapchat, and Instagram (Külling et al., 2022). …”
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Associations between social networks, messaging apps, addictive behaviors, and sleep problems in adolescents: the EHDLA study by María Navalón-González, José Adrián Montenegro-Espinosa, Héctor Gutiérrez-Espinoza, Jorge Olivares-Arancibia, Rodrigo Yañéz-Sepúlveda, Daniel Duclos-Bastías, Daniel Duclos-Bastías, Miriam Garrido-Miguel, Miriam Garrido-Miguel, Miriam Garrido-Miguel, Arthur Eumann Mesas, José Francisco López-Gil, Estela Jiménez-López, Estela Jiménez-López

“…., Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat or TikTok) or messaging applications (i.e., WhatsApp) was assessed via a scale including one item for each SN, in which adolescents were asked what type of SN they used and the usage profile of each SN. …”
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