From Habbo Hotel to TikTok: Navigating Through Complexities of Online Identity and Struggles of Belonging.

Authors

  • Hasina Fahim Goldsmiths

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22582/ta.v12i1.702

Abstract

In this reflective piece, I explore my experience with different social media platforms and how they have shaped my identity as a first-generation Afghan immigrant in Finland. Using autoethnographic methods, I draw from personal memories and experiences to examine how each platform has influenced my online identity and aided me in navigating the intricacies of online behaviour. Through this intimate exploration, I question the relationship between algorithmic identity and personal identity, offering a personal perspective on the impact of social media in the lives of individuals with close relationships to online platforms.

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Published

2023-11-13

Issue

Vol. 12 No. 1 (2023): Special Issue: The TikTok of Teaching and Research: The Pedagogical Possibilities of Collaborative Digital Ethnography

Section

Developing Teaching: Reports and Reflections

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