Narrating the Self in the Digital Era: How Instagram Changed and Influenced Us

Carla Wijaya
Sep 1, 2018 · 3 min read

Participatory culture of social media changed the way we express ourselves to others in a good way but at the same time influenced us in a bad way too. Instagram, a photo-video social media platform, will be my main example to analyse with, as I am an active user and attached to Instagram.

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Carla Wijaya

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Aspiring journalism student pursuing her degree. Write to strengthen, not to diminish. Instagram/Twitter: @_carlaaaw_

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