Beyond ‘The Algorithm’: Fields, Drama, and Extreme Content Among Vegan Influencers
Public Engagement Building (PEB) 721 9625 Scholars Drive North MC 0305, La Jolla, CA, United StatesAbstract: Existing research on polarization on social media platforms emphasizes the role of algorithmic "filter bubbles" and platform failure in amplifying extreme attitudes among online audiences. This article provides a different approach by focusing on online creators rather than audiences. Christin adapts field theory to examine the dynamics structuring exchanges between social media influencers, which […]