Social Media and Consumer Culture: Addicted to the Idealized Consumer

Authors

James Laeder, Santa Clara UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

9-5-2018

Abstract

For better or for worse, social media has become party of the fabric of society. As technology and social networking sites increasingly affect the behavior and culture around us, signs of digital addiction are on the rise. This article discusses the connection between consumer culture and social networking site addiction.

Recommended Citation

Laeder, James, "Social Media and Consumer Culture: Addicted to the Idealized Consumer" (2018). Pop Culture Intersections. 30.
https://scholarcommons.scu.edu/engl_176/30