van der Heide, Marek Iwer (2024) BA_s4377974_M.I._van der Heide. Bachelor thesis, Global Responsibility & Leadership (GRL).
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Abstract
The present study aims to identify if, and what effect social media has on the glorification, normalization, and accessibility of drugs. This possible effect is researched through a literature review in combination with the collection of data through six semi-structured interviews. Firstly, a framework for accessing the influence of social media on behavior is established. Next, the glorification of drugs on social media is researched within the literature, along with the accessibility of drugs through social media, to create a solid foundation for the research. Whereafter, the collected data is analyzed and discussed in combination with the established framework and literature. To create a comprehensive overview of the effect of social media on the glorification, normalization, and accessibility of drugs. The findings of this research suggest that there is a direct link and effect between social media and the glorification, normalization, and accessibility of drugs. Therefore, the results of this research could possibly be used by policymakers to tackle the problems addressed in the research and present in our current society.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Bachelor) |
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| Name supervisor: | Zutphen, T. van |
| Date Deposited: | 06 Jun 2024 11:44 |
| Last Modified: | 06 Jun 2024 11:44 |
| URI: | https://campus-fryslan.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/453 |
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