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Boosting the popularity of social media posts

October 23, 2019 0 Comments Computer Programming, Computers and Internet, Hacking, Information Technology, Media and Entertainment, Popular Culture, Social Issues, STEM Education

Computer scientists created a new algorithm to recommend tags for social media posts which should boost the popularity of the post in question. This algorithm takes into account more kinds of information than previous algorithms with a similar goal. The result is a measurably improved view count for posts which use the tags recommended by this new algorithm. Such research could be useful commercially and for other researchers who study online behavior.

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Image analysis to automatically quantify gender bias in movies

October 17, 2019 0 Comments Consumer Behavior, Gender Difference, K-12 Education, Media and Entertainment, Popular Culture, Racial Disparity, Racial Issues, STEM Education

Many commercial films worldwide continue to express womanhood in a stereotypical manner, a recent study using image analysis showed. A research team developed a novel image analysis method for automatically quantifying the degree of gender bias in in films.

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Consumers trust influencers less when there is a variety of choices for a product

October 17, 2019 0 Comments Consumer Behavior, Consumerism, Media and Entertainment, Photography, Psychology, Retail and Services, Social Psychology

Consumers have been relying on opinion leader recommendations to make choices about product quality and purchases for a long time. It is even more prominent now with the prevalence of influencers on social media platforms. The problem is, when there is a wide variety of the same product, consumers question if a positive recommendation is based on quality or personal preferences.

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Politics: Being attractive helps, but it isn't everything

October 15, 2019 0 Comments Conflict, Consumer Behavior, Media and Entertainment, Political Science, Popular Culture, Psychology, Relationships

The question may be as old as democracy itself: are physically attractive people elected more often than less attractive opponents? Scientists have found out that looking good can at least partly explain success in elections. "However, a candidate's party affiliation still has the biggest impact on a voter's decision," adds one of the researchers.

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Irony and humor keep teenage #gymlads healthy on social media

October 9, 2019 0 Comments Child Psychology, Computers and Internet, Educational Technology, Infant and Preschool Learning, Media and Entertainment, Popular Culture, Social Psychology, STEM Education, video games

Teenage boys rely on social media to access a wealth of information about living a healthy lifestyle — but rather than being victims of online harms, such as an unhealthy body image obsession, the majority are able to use humor, irony and banter to navigate social media content.

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DNA study sheds new light on the people of the Neolithic battle axe culture

October 9, 2019 0 Comments Ancient Civilizations, Arts and Culture, Cultures, Elder Care, Genes, Healthy Aging, Media and Entertainment, Origin of Life, Popular Culture

Scientists have combined archaeological, genetic and stable isotope data to understand the demographic processes associated with the iconic Battle Axe Culture and its introduction in Scandinavia.

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New ideal housewife image being created by social media influencers and bloggers

October 3, 2019 0 Comments Consumer Behavior, Media and Entertainment, Popular Culture, Psychology, Relationships, Social Psychology, STEM Education, surveillance

The new generation of successful female bloggers and influencers on social media are changing the identity of the stereotypical 'ideal' housewife.