The dark side of social media influencing


Implications for influencers and followers


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The dark side of social media influencing

Implications for influencers and followers 
 
Our study warns of and explains problematic engagement to social media users. 
We argue that social media users who are attracted to influencers can become easily 
attached and engage excessively. Users need to be aware of, watch out for and exert 
self-regulations to manage their interactions with influencers. 
For example, participation comprehensiveness — which refers to the reasons for 
following and extent of followers’ participation (like watching, liking, commenting, 
sharing) — can lead to attachment development. This, however, can be consciously 
managed by followers themselves. One way of doing this is by making use of the 


phone’s functions and tools like setting daily time limits on Instagram or turning off 
notifications for the app. 
Social media influencers should also be aware of followers’ problematic 
engagement. Although it may be in contrast with their goal of increasing follower 
engagement, they can focus on creating a healthy relationship with their followers. 
For instance, influencers can openly talk about the issue of problematic engagement 
and show care for their followers’ well-being. This will help with sustainability of 
the relationship because studies have shown that social media users with problematic 
behaviour are more likely to stop using platforms after a while. 
More research on the dark side of social media influencers is needed and we call for 
future research to focus on additional negative consequences such as followers’ 
anxiety, depression and the impact of following influencers on followers’ well-
being. 
Essential words for writing and speaking 
1. Influencer - a person or thing that influences somebody/something, especially a 
person with the ability to influence potential buyers of a product or service by 
recommending it on social media. 
We want to approach teachers, coaches, and other influencers. 
2. 
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