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The Impact of Social Media on Corporate Social Responsibility: Motivations, Practices, and Outcomes
- 1 School of Economics and Management, Beijing Jiaotong University, Weihai, 264401, China
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Abstract
In the information age, the rapid development of social media has influenced the public's views and cognition, and has directly and indirectly increased the expectations for companies to fulfill their social responsibilities. Based on a review of previous research literature, this paper argues that the impact of social media on corporate social responsibility (CSR) primarily includes motivational, operational, and effect-based impacts. The motivational impact of social media on CSR can be attributed to four factors: meeting consumer expectations and shaping brand image, reducing the pressure from social media public opinion, gaining interactive incentives from social media, and providing a transparent communication platform to capture stakeholders' attention. Social media also affects the specific practices of companies in implementing CSR activities. It offers a more effective platform for disseminating CSR information, helps establish appropriate communication methods, and enhances CSR image management on social media. Fulfilling CSR through social media can yield positive outcomes, shape corporate reputation and brand image, actively influence consumer attitudes and behaviors, and encourage companies to fulfill their social responsibilities in alignment with publicized information. Future research could focus on the differing impacts of social media on companies of various types and sizes, providing more detailed guidance and recommendations for companies.
Keywords
Social Media, Corporate Social Responsibility, Correlation Effect
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Yan,K. (2025).The Impact of Social Media on Corporate Social Responsibility: Motivations, Practices, and Outcomes.Advances in Economics, Management and Political Sciences,162,119-124.
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