infinite scroll The Expression of Death on Social Media: From Parasocial Grief to The Monetistation of Digital Mourning
Feb 20, 2025
Candice Mace, a counselor from Griefline specializing in grief support, joins the discussion on social media's evolving role in mourning. They explore how deaths of public figures create collective grief experiences, especially in parasocial relationships. Mace highlights the complexities of disenfranchised grief, where fans feel isolated despite their emotional connections. The episode also touches on ethical responsibilities of platforms in handling users' digital legacies and the phenomenon of grief policing within online communities.
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Intro
00:00 • 4min
The Impact of Parasocial Relationships on Grief in the Digital Age
04:28 • 5min
Navigating Parasocial Grief
09:58 • 13min
Navigating Grief in a Digital Age
22:38 • 8min
Navigating Grief Policing in Online Communities
30:39 • 2min
Grief Connect: Navigating Loss in a Digital Age
32:54 • 30min