This study proposes a framework for examining hashtagged content on social media, which
captures how specific issue frames (ie hashtags) contribute to navigable structures. We …

Theories of symbolic bordering highlight how xenophobic media coverage and
humanitarian messaging create boundaries between migrants and receiving communities …

Dramaturgical analysis has been applied by scholars to social media influencers, but how
props and settings are used to signal identity is understudied. This study uses a series of in …

The Ukrainian crisis has received substantial Global Northern policy support and favourable
news coverage, contrasting sharply with Global Southern crises. Nevertheless, refugee …

Abstract Purpose Due to existing Disney fandom and the increased popularity of online
travel documentation, there is an opportunity to study brand internationalization, online …

This article explores the online discussions between Carlos and Lizzy, two Latin American
immigrant influencers in the United States with profiles on TikTok and Instagram. The …

This study rigorously examines UNHCR's portrayal of migrants on TikTok through systematic
content analysis. By scrutinizing various aspects of the organization's communication …

This study analyzes the representation of Andean identity in three travel photographs shared
about Cusco by Brand Peru on Instagram from 2023. Nineteen semi-structured interviews …

For many years, social media platforms have been utilized as tools for political advocacy
and social activism, particularly by people who have experienced racial injustice. This was …

Over the last twenty years, social media have grown into prominent information and
communication platforms. Scholars have provided great insight into these platforms' role to …