Student Loneliness: The Role of Social Media Through Life Transitions

Thomas, Lisa; Orme, Elizabeth; Kerrigan, Finola

doi:10.1016/j.compedu.2019.103754

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“…In a follow-up study, Thomas et al (2020) noted the disadvantages of students tailoring their performances in this way. They explored the relationship between liminal selves, social media usage and loneliness among students transitioning to university life, noting that students who concealed their previous online identities during this transition were more likely to experience loneliness.…”

Section: University Students' Online Performancesmentioning

confidence: 99%

The management of LGBTQ+ identities on social media: A student perspective

Talbot

Roe

et al. 2020

New Media & Society

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Social media can be used to both enhance and diminish students’ experiences of university and its influence is strong for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and other non-heterosexual and gender-diverse (LGBTQ+) people facing stigma and discrimination. Students may feel exposed when identifying as LGBTQ+, particularly while transitioning to university life. In this study, we used theories of performance and digital personhood to explore how LGBTQ+ students use social media for identity management. We report a thematic analysis of 16 interviews. Four themes were generated from the data, showing that students use social media to explore, conceal, protect and express their identities. We found that different social media provide stages where LGBTQ+ identities are constrained by different and distinctive social factors. Thus, LGBTQ+ students’ online identities are multiple, situated and bound to specific platforms, with some alternatives to Facebook offering a space where students may feel more comfortable performing their authentic selves.

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Section: University Students' Online Performancesmentioning

confidence: 99%

The management of LGBTQ+ identities on social media: A student perspective

Talbot

Roe

et al. 2020

New Media & Society

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“…For example, when two connected users in social media engage in offline activities, they may enhance their offline social tie through the joint experience ( Wang et al., 2019 ). Research also informs that social media use helps reinforce or maintain the strength of relationships among offline friends ( Thomas et al., 2020 ). Social media allows people to communicate with their offline friends instantly and conveniently without the need to be in geographical proximity ( Barnett et al., 2019 ).…”

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“…An emerging body of literature suggests that social media enables entrepreneurs to obtain knowledge about customers or opportunities, mobilize resources to progress their ventures, and manage customer relationships after venture launch ( Cheng & Shiu, 2019 ; De Zubielqui & Jones, 2020 ; Drummond et al., 2018 ). Further, social media allows entrepreneurs to efficiently manage their online relationships and reinforce their offline relationships ( Smith et al., 2017 ; Thomas et al., 2020 ; Wang et al., 2019 ). Despite much research on the impact of social media on the launch and post-launch stages of the entrepreneurial process ( Bird & Schjoedt, 2009 ; Gruber, 2002 ; Ratinho et al., 2015 ), there is little research on the impact of social media on the pre-launch stage, the first of the three stages of the entrepreneurial process ( Gruber, 2002 ).…”

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Entrepreneurial entry: The role of social media

Wang

Liang

Mahto

et al. 2020

Technological Forecasting and Social Change

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Despite the exponential growth of social media use, whether and how social media use may affect entrepreneurial entry remains a key research gap. In this study we examine whether individuals’ social media use influences their entrepreneurial entry. Drawing on social network theory, we argue that social media use allows individuals to obtain valuable social capital, as indicated by their offline social network, which increases their entrepreneurial entry. We further posit the relationship between social media use and entrepreneurial entry depends on individuals’ trust propensity based on the nature of social media as weak ties. Our model was supported by a nationally representative survey of 18,873 adults in China over two years. As the first paper on the role of social media on entrepreneurial entry, we hope our research highlights and puts forward research intersecting social media and entrepreneurship.

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“…Under normal circumstances loneliness can occur at any time and is experienced differently depending on a person's needs and situation, though it does seem to be most prevalent during major life transitions (Thomas, Orme and Kerrigan, 2020;Zoutewelle-Terovan and Liefbroer, 2018). While everyone will experience some loneliness during their life, when loneliness persists for long periods it can become a significant risk to health and wellbeing.…”

Section: Loneliness and Its Ill-effectsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Alone Together

Walker¹

2020

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Even prior to Covid-19, loneliness posed a significant public policy challenge. Loneliness intersects with other wellbeing factors, so prioritising wellbeing requires policies that allow social interaction to thrive. Prolonged loneliness also creates significant public health risks. Covid-19 thrust loneliness into greater prominence with enforced social isolation compounded by considerable employment and income loss. The level 4 lockdown contributed to an increase in self-reported loneliness, especially among those already at risk. Future analysis will determine the full impact of Covid-19 on loneliness; in the meantime, policy to enable social interactions to thrive will be an important part of the recovery.

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Student Loneliness: The Role of Social Media Through Life Transitions

Cited by 134 publications

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The management of LGBTQ+ identities on social media: A student perspective

The management of LGBTQ+ identities on social media: A student perspective

Entrepreneurial entry: The role of social media

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