Soft Power of TikTok: The Social Network That Conquered the World

Podosokorsky, Nikolay N.

doi:10.30628/1994-9529-2022-18.2-117-146

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“…Currently, both adults and children acquire a significant part of social experience via interaction with DD–digital socialization (Soldatova and Vojskunsky, 2021 ; Veraksa A. N. et al, 2021 ; Podosokorsky, 2022 ; Sysoeva and Yaroshevskaya, 2022 ; Zhuravlev et al, 2022 ). A gradual digital transformation of the educational process in schools (Koinova-Zollner et al, 2022 ) and preschool institutions (Komarova, 2022 ) is also taking place.…”

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Voluntariness and type of digital device usage: A study in terms of Vygotsky's cultural–historical perspective

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IntroductionIn recent years, exposure to digital devices during the development stages of a child has been steadily increasing. Exploring the relationship between children's digital device exposure and their voluntariness still shows quite contradictory results. Screen time is the most studied factor on this issue. The purpose of the present study was to suggest the type of digital device used is another factor in addition to screen time. In accordance with the research hypothesis, the use of digital devices as a psychological means is related to higher voluntariness scores.MethodsThe study sample was recruited from Moscow kindergartens and schools: preschoolers aged 5–6 years (n = 408) and 6–7 years (n = 351) and schoolchildren aged 7–8 years (n = 253) and 9–10 years (n = 101). The study participants took part in a voluntariness assessment performed via executive functions' (EF) evaluation as well as in a semi-structured interview to identify the type and frequency of digital device usage.ResultsThere are three findings of the present study, which are given as follows. First, the “frequency of digital device usage” predictor proved its statistical significance for verbal working memory, inhibition, and cognitive flexibility at 7–8 years, and for verbal working memory at 6–7 years. Second, the number of children who use digital devices as a psychological means increases as they grow older. Third, the number of children who use digital devices as a psychological means tends to demonstrate higher mean scores for any executive function skills at 6–7 and 9–10 years and for visual and verbal working memory at 7–8 years. Multiple regression models did not confirm the significance of the “type of digital devices usage” predictor for executive function skills considering the participants' individual characteristics.Discussion“Type of digital devices usage” predictor is assumed to be more applicable to children at the end of primary school and older when exploring executive function skills in the context of children's digital device exposure.

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Voluntariness and type of digital device usage: A study in terms of Vygotsky's cultural–historical perspective

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Comparative Analysis of South Korean and American Soft Power Practices in World Politics

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2022

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In the 21st century, soft power has proved its effectiveness and expediency and has become one of the most important foreign policy instruments of strong, medium and small powers. The approach proposed by Joseph Nye is considered to be a classic example of soft power politics with the United States being the leading state in this field. However, considering the intensification of glocalization processes and the growth of anti-global and anti-American sentiments, the effectiveness of the US soft power is being called into question. On the contrary, the popularity of South Korean culture has been constantly growing all over the world in recent years, which proves the possibility of successful application of the soft power policy by a non-Western (Asian) state.Aim. The aim is to compare the South Korean and American approaches to the implementation of soft power policy.Tasks. The tasks include studying the elements of the US and South Korean soft power models (culture and way of life, values and ideologies, principles of foreign and domestic policy) and comparing them with each other.Methods. The methods of cross-cultural analysis and secondary analysis of data, including official sources, were used.Results. When implementing the soft power policy, both states use the same resources (elements) distinguished by Joseph Nye (culture and lifestyle, ideology and values, principles of domestic and foreign policy).Conclusion. The difference between national models of soft power lies in the content of these elements. The United States and the Republic of Korea convey different values and prioritize different elements of soft power. The United States, placing the main emphasis on ideology, promotes democratic values, while the Republic of Korea, relying on culture in the broadest sense, appeals to humanistic and Confucian values (love for oneself, caring for others, seeking harmony, cheerfulness). Directions for further research include the analysis of the origins and prospects of such a phenomenon of international relations as Asian waves (Japanese, Korean, Chinese, etc.).

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Soft Power of TikTok: The Social Network That Conquered the World

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Voluntariness and type of digital device usage: A study in terms of Vygotsky's cultural–historical perspective

Voluntariness and type of digital device usage: A study in terms of Vygotsky's cultural–historical perspective

Comparative Analysis of South Korean and American Soft Power Practices in World Politics

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