Is this the end for Finstas?
discovered private messaging apps like Messenger and WhatsApp are growing at a much faster rate due to the desire to communicate in a more private space.
Leanna Lucero, a professor from New Mexico State University, has researched online spaces as safe places for Generation-Z and LGBTQ+ individuals. When comparing offline spaces—like workplaces and classrooms—to social media, Lucero discovered social media acts as a safety net for LGBTQ+ youth by allowing them to “communicate and express themselves with an invisible audience.
Before seeing Emily’s story, I wasn’t aware of her sexuality. As we talked about the Close Friend feature, I discovered the main factor behind her decision to only discuss her sexuality privately was based on the fear of her family finding out. “It’s complicated because I want to post freely about it but I still live with family who are disapproving, so there’s a fear factor there,” she says. “Posting about it under a close friends group creates a safe space for me.
Another topic that many utilise the feature for is mental health. Andrew*, a 19 year old university student from Toronto, feels he is more open about his struggles because of Close Friends. “I use my regular Instagram stories just like my regular account; it’s aesthetic photos and selfies of me.” “The stories I post just for my close friends are much less aesthetic, but on Close Friends I am very open about how bad my mental health is”, Andrew explains.
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