English 2006 and 2010 Social Media Research Project

Social Media & Self Image

TOPIC(S)

1. The effects of social media filters on self-esteem and body satisfaction among teenagers.
2. The psychological effects of validation through likes and comments.

Social Media and the Societal Division of Politics

TOPIC(S)

1. How algorithmic echo chambers on social media contribute to political polarization.
2. How social media reshapes political identity among young adults.

Social Media and Misinformation Campaigns

TOPIC(S)

1. The psychological effects of repeated exposure to false information.
2. How viral misinformation influences public health decisions (e.g., vaccines, pandemics).

Social Media and Marketing Influence

TOPIC(S)

1. How influencer marketing changes the way young adults perceive authenticity in advertising.
2. The relationship between algorithmic personalization and impulse buying.

Social Media and Desensitization

TOPIC(S)

1. The role of repetitive negative news in reducing sensitivity to suffering.
2. The effects of viral “shaming” culture on empathy and social responsibility.

Social Media and Attention Span

TOPIC(S)

1. The relationship between short-form content (e.g., TikTok, Reels) and users’ ability to focus.
2. The impact of notification culture on cognitive attention and task completion.

Social Media & Privacy

TOPIC(S)

1. The impact of location sharing and tagging features on personal security.
2. The effects of social media data-collection practices on users’ sense of personal privacy.

Social Media & Attention Span

TOPIC(S)

1. How short-form content (TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts) affects users’ ability to maintain focus on long-term tasks.
2. The relationship between multitasking on social media and academic performance.

Social Media & Echo Chambers

TOPIC(S)

1. The effects of echo chambers on political polarization and social division.
2. How exposure to like-minded content influences users’ willingness to consider opposing viewpoints.

Social Media & Cyberbullying

TOPIC(S)

1. How anonymity and lack of accountability on social media platforms contribute to online harassment.
2. The long-term effects of online bullying on self-esteem and social anxiety.

Social Media and Desensitization

TOPIC(S)

1. The role of repetitive negative news in reducing sensitivity to suffering.
2. The effects of viral “shaming” culture on empathy and social responsibility.

Social Media & Miscommunication

TOPIC(S)

1. The effects of emoji and shorthand language on clarity in digital conversations.
2. The role of social media in spreading misinformation through misunderstood posts.

Social Media & Algorithm Influence

TOPIC(S)

1. How recommendation algorithms shape users’ worldview and perception of reality.
2. How algorithmic design encourages addictive user behavior.