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  • Online Communities for Youth: Financial Motivation

    Online Communities for Youth: Financial Motivation

    Written by Amber Arquilevich, Research Assistant in Cornell’s Social Media Lab and Communication Major
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    Cornell Social Media Lab
    Jun 15
    “Gifting” feature on TikTok —  Manipulation of well-intended features enables abuse

    “Gifting” feature on TikTok —  Manipulation of well-intended features enables abuse

    Written by Robin Ahn, Research Assistant in Cornell’s Social Media Lab and Information Science Major
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    Cornell Social Media Lab
    May 31
    Our Modern Media Environment and Political Polarization

    Our Modern Media Environment and Political Polarization

    Written by Zoe Gordon, Research Assistant in Cornell’s Social Media Lab and Information Science Major
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    Cornell Social Media Lab
    May 24
    Trouble in the Chatroom: Cyberbullying in Video Games

    Trouble in the Chatroom: Cyberbullying in Video Games

    Written by Melissa Chen, Research Assistant in Cornell’s Social Media Lab and Information Science Major
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    Cornell Social Media Lab
    May 23
    The Online Landscape for Teens: Making New Friends

    The Online Landscape for Teens: Making New Friends

    Written by Kingston Ko, Research Assistant in Cornell’s Social Media Lab and Information Science Major
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    Cornell Social Media Lab
    Jan 3
    The FTC and Fake Tinder Profiles

    The FTC and Fake Tinder Profiles

    Written by Cid Decatur, Research Assistant in Cornell’s Social Media Lab and Communication Major
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    Cornell Social Media Lab
    Dec 23, 2021
    The Digital Divide: How do we bridge generational gaps to ensure safety and security?

    The Digital Divide: How do we bridge generational gaps to ensure safety and security?

    Written by Eileen Kelly, Research Assistant in Cornell’s Social Media Lab and Communication Major
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    Cornell Social Media Lab
    Dec 22, 2021
    Unrealistic and Unrepresentative Ideals: Social Media and Body Image

    Unrealistic and Unrepresentative Ideals: Social Media and Body Image

    Written by Melissa Chen, Research Assistant in Cornell’s Social Media Lab and Information Science Major
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    Cornell Social Media Lab
    Dec 21, 2021
    Cracking the TikTok Algorithm

    Cracking the TikTok Algorithm

    Written by Ada Luo, Research Assistant in Cornell’s Social Media Lab and Information Science Major
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    Cornell Social Media Lab
    Dec 15, 2021
    ICTs for Displaced Populations: Designing digital tools for Refugees and Asylum Seekers

    ICTs for Displaced Populations: Designing digital tools for Refugees and Asylum Seekers

    By Matthew Dressa
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    Cornell Social Media Lab
    May 3, 2021
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