Katerina BavaroAn analysis of the TikTok shop platformBack in 2023, TikTok introduced TikTok Shop, a platform designed to connect users with customers based on their interests. According to the…3d ago3d ago
Katerina BavaroWhat are UGC creators?While scrolling on TikTok, I came across the terms UGC and UGC creator. Upon further research, I learned more about UGC (User-generated…Sep 30Sep 30
Katerina BavaroExploring AI-generated TikTok postsTrigger Warning: AI-generated body filters and body image are discussed in this article.Sep 21Sep 21
Katerina BavaroTikTok Virality: how it makes your favourite places more busyIf I were to open up my for you page on TikTok right now, I would be viewing countless videos on different spots to visit in Toronto. It is…Sep 14Sep 14
Katerina BavaroThe Concept of a Dopamine MenuIn my last blog post, I broke down the concept of a dopamine detox. However, within the past week of scrolling through TikTok for…Sep 7Sep 7
Katerina BavaroHow does this generation feel about a Dopamine Detox?Dopamine is a neurotransmitter and a hormone. In popular science literature, it is known to the public as the “feel-good hormone”. It is…Sep 3Sep 3
Katerina BavaroWellness is an obsession following generationsI recently picked up an issue of Toronto Life, a local magazine which covers a range of topics. In this recent edition, they covered the…Sep 3Sep 3
Katerina Bavaro“How can I look better? Be brutally honest”. The implications of beauty trends on TikTokIn a world where beauty is a form of currency, it can be difficult to focus on anything besides your appearance. Especially on platforms…Aug 19Aug 19
Katerina BavaroIt’s not you, it’s social media: how being online makes you feel like you are not doing enoughWanting to fit in is a normal part of life. Being on social media has just added to the equation. One way to look at posting online is as a…Aug 12Aug 12
Katerina BavaroHow Social Media Aesthetics Can Play into FitnessTikTok as a platform has trends circling in and out monthly. There are many sides of TikTok that you can be on based on your interests…Aug 6Aug 6