2022
DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.1046887
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Gender performances on social media: A comparative study of three top key opinion leaders in China

Abstract: This study gives a critical examination of the performances of three top key opinion leaders (KOLs) on social media in China to explore whether gender serves as an important social factor in their interaction with their followers. A critical analysis of their Weibo posts has revealed that they construct different gender identities through their preferential choices of personality traits, speech acts, and addressing terms. This can be explained in terms of their target consumers and the products they promote. I… Show more

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“…Shyer females in real life might prefer social media platforms to express themselves and forge social connections. Additionally, they might be more drawn to certain content types and cultures prevalent on social media platforms [57], potentially exacerbating their tendencies for addiction [58].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Shyer females in real life might prefer social media platforms to express themselves and forge social connections. Additionally, they might be more drawn to certain content types and cultures prevalent on social media platforms [57], potentially exacerbating their tendencies for addiction [58].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In order to effectively transmit a message and establish credibility, it is important for an individual to possess the ability to articulate opinions pertaining to endeavours aimed at bolstering the mediation process or exerting influence on others (M. Liu et al, 2022). The effectiveness of a compelling message is contingent upon the audience's perception of the communicator's competence.…”
Section: Source Credibility Modelmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In previous studies, the role of key opinion leaders (KOLs) has consistently been recognised as a significant component that exerts effect on the achievement of desired objectives (Jin et al, 2023;Kroes et al, 2011;M. Liu et al, 2022;Sanjaya et al, 2022;Sharara et al, 2011;Xiong et al, 2021;Yuanita, 2021).…”
Section: Source Credibility Modelmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…For example, Viya (a famous Chinese anchorwoman) sold more than 8 billion RMB on Taobao (China's largest online shopping platform) on Singles' Day 2021. Another example is Li Jiaqi (a famous Chinese male anchor), who sold 15,000 lipsticks in 5 minutes through live streaming [1]. This can be seen based on the anchor live streaming under the network marketing model for product promotion and sales has a strong practical significance.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%