Born Twice: The Role of Social Media in Identity Redefinition after Sudden Disability

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dc.contributor.authorCavusoglu, Lena
dc.contributor.authorBelk, Russell
dc.contributor.authorBonetti, Francesca
dc.contributor.authorBorghini , Stefania
dc.contributor.authorSabatini, Nadzeya
dc.date.accessioned2024-12-26T21:06:38Z
dc.date.available2024-12-26T21:06:38Z
dc.date.issued2025-01-07
dc.description.abstractFrom being attacked by a shark to being stricken by illness, people who acquire disabilities later in life have unique lived experiences. There is, however, a commonality that binds them: the loss of a former identity and a rebirth into another life. They may also struggle with self-acceptance as they shun societal stigmas and perceived deviance from cultural norms. Through a netnographic study, we examine how identities are redefined with the help of social media. We trace the journey of athletes, influencers, and others experiencing sudden disabilities as they transition from medical facilities to the comfort of their homes. We present the four critical phases toward acceptance of a disabled identity and show the role of social media as a transformative tool for navigating social exclusion and prejudice, as well as being a conduit for self-expression.
dc.format.extent10
dc.identifier.isbn978-0-9981331-8-8
dc.identifier.other148f3fa1-ec51-4c0d-9773-4e622d26ac90
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10125/109171
dc.relation.ispartofProceedings of the 58th Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences
dc.rightsAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International
dc.rights.urihttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
dc.subjectNetnography in System Sciences Research
dc.subjectacquired disabilities, disabled self, netnography, social media, transformative experiences
dc.titleBorn Twice: The Role of Social Media in Identity Redefinition after Sudden Disability
dc.typeConference Paper
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