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…1d ago1d ago
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…5d ago5d ago
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…5d ago5d ago
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
Katerina BavaroToxic Positivity: Exploring the Implications on Social MediaAt first glance, the title of this article may seem a bit jarring. Positivity, the state of being optimistic, is generally applauded in…Jul 29Jul 29
Katerina BavaroUnderconsumption: What can we learn from TikTok’s newest trendAround a month ago, I made a blog post regarding Haul Culture and Its Implications. The general thesis of that post was that social media…Jul 21Jul 21
Katerina BavaroWhy is Pinterest so popular among young women?When you think of social media apps, there are a select few that come to mind. If you are within my generation, you probably think of…Jul 15Jul 15
Katerina BavaroPolitical Memes online and how they shape our cultureMemes are an important part of internet culture. They are a way of showing an image, video, or piece of text commonly in a humorous way…Jul 8Jul 8
