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Interconnection of online and offline social spaces: the impact of social networks on users
Pauzová, Tereza ; Soukup, Martin (advisor) ; Křeček, Jan (referee)
This diploma thesis describes the interconnection of online and offline social spaces, supportive Instagram profiles, the impact of social networks on users and the feelings that appear in connection with the use of social networks among users. The aim of this thesis is to answer the following three questions: (1) how respondents view the presentation of other Instagram users, (2) how they perceive supportive Instagram profiles, profiles which point out the possible differences of online and offline social space, (3) what feelings are connected with the use of social media and where are possible negative and positive impacts of social media. The theoretical part aims to describe the main concepts that are linked with social media, self- presentation and identity, it also shows the consequences of using social networks and describes supporting profiles. The practical part strives to answer the previous questions through a semi- structured interview, a questionnaire and an expert interview which is then analysed using a thematic analysis and a statistical analysis. The result of this thesis shows that people present themselves in the best way, supportive profiles are popular among respondents and they have a positive view of them and think that these profiles can help somebody. The most common...
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Forming and perceiving youth identity across the online and offline social space
Pauzová, Tereza ; Soukup, Martin (advisor) ; Hodboď, Vojtěch (referee)
The Bachelor Thesis "Forming and perceiving youth identity across the online and offline social space" describes the approach of youth to social networking sites, the forming of youth identity and the way knowledge gained from online social space is reflected in offline social space. The aim of the thesis is to answer the following questions: How do youth form their own identity on social networking sites? How do they perceive others' identity, and do they think that the online and offline social spaces are connected? The theoretical part aims to describe the main concepts that are linked with youth, social networking sites and identity. Furthermore, existing knowledge connected to this issue is introduced. This includes e.g. information linked with internet use, youth's online activities, possible risks connected to the use of internet, ways to form and perceive identity and current knowledge about the interconnection or disconnection of online and offline social spaces. In the practical part I strive to answer the previous questions through qualitative research. The chosen method is a semi- structured interview which is then analyzed by using thematic analysis and a priori coding. The result of this thesis is a more comprehensive view of the issue of youth's use of social networking sites.
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