The portrayal of sex content on Tumblr
Rusydi Mohamad Kamal1, Mohamad Hafifi Jamri2, Mohd Sufiean Hassan3, Abdul Rauf Ridzuan4, Noor Afzaliza Nazira Ibrahim5, Khairi Khairuddin6.
Social media is increasingly being used by the community to communicate information. As an
alternative for obtaining entertainment, communication, and information exchange, numerous
social media platforms are employed by various societal levels. Social networking features
have many benefits, but some sites also have risks. This paper will look into how Tumblr has
affected social issues. Data from respondents, which included Tumblr users, teenagers, and
parents, was collected using qualitative methods of in-depth interviews. The study's key findings demonstrate that this Tumblr platform has an effect and influence on the audience in a variety of ways, including uncensored exposure of pornography, triggers immoral act among the youth, cyberbullying and online harassment, early exposure of sexual knowledge and many more. It is hoped that the results of this study will help more people realise the risks associated with social media, including Tumblr.
Affiliation:
- Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Melaka, Malaysia
- Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Melaka, Malaysia
- Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Melaka, Malaysia
- Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Melaka, Malaysia
- Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Melaka, Malaysia
- Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Melaka, Malaysia
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